Mr. Speaker, I am really encouraged when the member says we should work with Canadians and for Canadians. There are many wonderful things in the throne speech, and I would encourage members of the New Democratic Party give serious consideration to those positive things.
The member spoke about the pharmacare program, and yes, it has been on the books for decades, but it is only in the last four years that we have seen any significant movement from a leader of a political party on that issue. For the first time since we had universal health care and the Canada Health Act, we are finally looking to see it become a reality. A vast majority of Canadians support it.
Whether it is that or the income tax cuts, or tax breaks for low-income Canadians, are these not good, solid progressive initiatives that the member could support?