Thank you, Mr. Speaker. She claims that I am not taking my job seriously, I am cavalier, unprofessional, forgetful, unhelpful, lazy, irresponsible and unconscientious.
Mr. Speaker, I am none of those things, the Member knows it as do the other Members of this House. I have tried as best as I know how to deal with Members' issues in a timely and conscientious way. This issue was dealt with the way in which most issues are dealt with. Staff are asked to research facts and provide answers and options available to the Minister at which point in time direction is given. There were two basic mistakes made in this case, the way in which the client was dealt with, and the way in which the corporation officials dealt with the Member's letter of complaint. Both of these have been dealt with and, hopefully, the issue is resolved.
I welcome constructive criticism from Members of this House, but I will not allow mysett to be abused in an irresponsible manner by a Member who, on one hand, expects to be dealt with in a courteous and professional manner but, on the other hand, is not willing to act that way herself.
Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, this is why the reputation and conduct of Members of this House is being perceived by the public in an increasingly cynical manner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.