Madam Speaker, I would first like to extend my regards to Pierre Bibeau and to all the others.
The two emotions that stand out the most for me right now are outrage and anger.
This was a significant moment in history. It was significant, and a deliberate choice was made. When the prime minister of the day said, “Just watch me”, this led to beds, families and homes in Quebec being taken hostage by a situation, without cause or justification. Yes, the situation was difficult, but it could never, ever have warranted such a heavy-handed response.
Why will the government not apologize now, 50 years later, rather than 100 years from now?