Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his passionate remarks.
When I hear the member speak about his riding, I cannot help but think that he understands my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith very well. We, too, are concerned about our jobs. We feel very far away from Ottawa, and we wonder how the government is going to put meat on its slogan of creating one government out of 13.
Canadians want us to work together in this House, and I am wondering whether the member can shed any light on how we might work together to convince the government to deliver for Canadians and to deliver the things that we need for our ridings.