Madam Speaker, I have been listening to the debate intently today, and it has been quite interesting to finally see Conservatives taking some responsibility. Today, the member for Barrie—Innisfil referred to what is happening in the House as a standoff. Per the definition, a “standoff” is a “stalemate or deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or a conflict.”
There is something really interesting about this place. I find the member to be honourable. I was a little disappointed that he would take cheap shots at the member for Winnipeg North in regard to a cabinet position. I think he is above that, but the Conservative contamination is clearly taking place. Even the good ones are having to fight for that gold star.
Does the member feel that the member for Barrie—Innisfil's comments are accurate and that the two are equally matched in their responsibility for the lack of progress taking place in this chamber in terms of fighting for the very good people we fight for?
I will just say something one more time because it is important: I fight for the good people of the riding of Waterloo. They are the reason I am here. They would like us to get to work, just as they are going to work. They know the Speaker's ruling. They are saying to call the question. Liberals agree we should get to the bottom of this. I think every party agrees with that. Right before the House went for—