Mr. Speaker, I am going to continue what the member for Courtenay—Alberni started with, which is offering congratulations and a level of gratitude to the member for his service in this place, with this of course being his resignation speech.
I think about the way my former colleague Scott Brison stepped aside so Joe Clark could run for a seat as leader at that time. I have great respect for my predecessor, Mr. Brison. I have great respect for the member for Battle River—Crowfoot as well.
The House will remember his big, booming voice when he came in on debate. Some of us will perhaps be thankful that he will not be bringing forward that big voice and his the ability to hold the government to account, but I know others will probably miss it.
The member represents a rural constituency and I represent a rural constituency. We may not always see every issue the same, but I know he has been a great champion for rural Canada. I suspect we may see him back in this place in due course. I offer him congratulations and wish him all the best in the days ahead.