Madam Speaker, I would like to go back to a particular aspect of my colleague's speech that caught my attention. If I understood correctly, he talked about problems at the border. If I am not mistaken, he cited the Eastern Townships region as an example. I represent a riding in the Eastern Townships.
Here is another example of mismanagement. I have to say that the Liberal government is as much at fault as the government in charge at the time of the border cuts, and I mean the Conservatives. Now, there is a new president-elect of the United States who has personally announced that he is going to deport people. Mayors along the border in my area are deeply concerned. They do not believe that this government is taking this threat seriously. Even in committee, my colleague from Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia was told that the borders would be managed if and when a problem arises.
Can my colleague tell us how clear it is that now is the time for action, not for a reduction in hours at the border, as announced by the Liberal government?