Mr. Speaker, I love hearing my friends opposite heckle, because they do that all the time.
Yes, indeed, the True North will always be strong and free.
Those were the most important conversations I had with my constituents in the election campaign. I can say that almost 90% of the conversations were around the anxiety and fear that people are facing as to the future of our country. I wanted them to know that we will do everything in our capacity in Parliament to stand up for Canada. We will make sure that Canada remains a strong, independent country and that we collectively take steps, working with each other, to make sure that Canada remains a beacon of hope, a country that will always cherish the values of democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination and freedom.
Those were the conversations, and I will never forget those conversations. I am sure all members have examples, and I will give a quick one right now. When I was talking to a couple close to my age at a door, the man I was talking to just broke down and started crying. His fear and anxiety were so palpable, and I had to give him a hug. I made a commitment to him that I will, on his behalf, always stand up for our country. That is the work we are—