Madam Speaker, the member is right. There is so much there that is of substance. The reason it did not go through is that the leader of the Conservative Party's political agenda is more Conservative-based. I respect that the member stands and says we should not make this political.
I am frustrated. I am frustrated as a member of Parliament because I saw the opportunities. Much like, as he said, he pleaded, I pleaded with the Conservative Party to get the legislation passed on behalf of the government. I stood here and said we would sit until midnight for the last two weeks of the session to deal with substantial legislation, including Bill C-14, which would have delivered for our first responders. The Conservative Party refused to sit until midnight. Conservatives complained about not being able to debate legislation, but when they were provided the opportunity, they did not allow the debate. They should not try to convey that the government does not understand the issue. We understand the issue, and that is why we are so passionate about seeing the legislation get advanced.
If we look at the first responders and the responsibilities they have and the abuse they have taken, it gives the justification. That is the reason the current Prime Minister made it a priority issue and incorporated it into Bill C-14. In the city of Winnipeg, it has gotten to the degree that the nurses union actually greylists health care facilities, giving a warning—