Mr. Speaker, the minister had the nerve to tell me that, officially, 96% of Canadians have access to passport services within 10 business days and a half-hour drive from home. However, people in my region have to drive six hours or more. It is a two- or three-day trip, on top of all the fees they have to pay to get expedited service. In the middle of winter, dozens of people have to set out on the road to drive very long distances. It is unbelievable.
We have had confirmation that all the necessary equipment was delivered 15 months ago. Staff are in place, just waiting to be trained.
When will the Liberals stop jerking the people of Abitibi—Témiscamingue around?