Mr. Speaker, he says, “Hear, hear!” but it was an extreme statement.
I wonder if the member could provide his thoughts as to why it is dangerous to make statements of that nature. In Manitoba, the Minister of Immigration and the premier have communicated with me that in rural communities, there is a great deal of concern in regard to small businesses and the impact of work permits. I believe that to be true. They want to retain temporary workers. They want the national government to renew temporary visas.
I wonder if the Conservative leader is being short-sighted by not listening to what the provinces are saying. Could the member provide his thoughts on that?