Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a short statement to make on consensus government, and the events that transpired in the House yesterday. As all Members are aware, there were a number of controversial votes yesterday that saw the defeat of a government bill and the deletion of a portion of the Department of Education's capital budget. Mr. Speaker, I can tell you that I was surprised at the reaction of the honourable Members on the other side of the House. I was left with the impression that Members should not oppose the initiatives of government and that there was no room for disagreement once a matter reaches the floor of the House.
Mr. Speaker, I do not know what the practice was in previous Legislatures, but I feel confident that this will not be the practice in this Legislature.
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Times have changed. I sincerely believe that all Members of this House can work together...