Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to correct something I said just a minute ago. I said the following:
“We need to get re-elected.”
I attributed that statement to the Prime Minister, but it was one of the Prime Minister's staffers who said it. Anyone can see that is appalling.
Having said that, I would respond to the member that we very clearly have the best interests of seniors at heart, always. We will continue to demonstrate that.
Something important happened in our parliamentary work today. The Bloc Québécois, which has been naively playing along for five weeks, finally realized that the Liberal government has absolutely no interest in advancing their files. Now, all Canadians are wondering if the New Democratic Party will follow through on the statement it made in August when it tore up its partnership agreement with the Liberal government. Will the NDP continue to be the Liberal Party's doormat, or will it stand up for all Canadians?