Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his speech.
From having often listened to him at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, I know him to be very thorough. Nevertheless, I must correct him.
The Bloc's motion on health care transfer payments passed on a vote of 176 to 148. Therefore, since it is the will of Parliament, it is only natural that we revive the debate in the House until the government listens to what members are saying.
On the subject of the throne speech, I am happy to hear the member mention how important it is to think of our seniors. It was mentioned in the throne speech. As the French saying goes, those who can do more can also do less. The Bloc's motion is part of what was said in the throne speech about financial support for seniors.
I would therefore ask him to explain why he should not support the motion.