We are saying we should adjust the numbers from province to province so that there is always equal representation, but it does not have to be done by adding to the cost (1055) Mr. Jim Silye (Calgary Centre, Ref.): Madam Speaker, I begin my speech today on Bill C-69 by issuing a challenge to Liberal members opposite to go back to their ridings this weekend, grab a piece of paper, a pen and a clipboard, and walk down the street asking their constituents if they think we need more politicians in Ottawa.
Toutefois, il n'est pas nécessaire d'accroître les coûts pour y arriver (1055) M. Jim Silye (Calgary-Centre, Réf.): Madame la Présidente, j'aimerais commencer mon intervention d'aujourd'hui sur le projet de loi C-69 en lançant un défi aux députés libéraux d'en face.