Would in fact precipitate an election.

The government will not be out there declaring initiatives of confidence when they're not, ... We'll be very clear and very consistent in our approach. But our intention is to govern.

[But the Liberals are sticking to their guns.] We're here to make this Parliament work for Canadians, ... and keep the prime minister's commitment to Canadians.

The Pacific Gateway initiative is very important for the country when we talk about the changing economic border where China and India are becoming much more dominant, ... Canada is very strategically positioned when we look at the west and the ability to move trade through our country. A Gateway strategy right across this country is going to be an important initiative.

In the name of some right-wing ideology.

I think Canadians deserve better, ... I think if we, collectively as Parliamentarians enter this session working on behalf of Canadians, and not engaging in the partisanship that was so predominant in the last session then I think it will be a better session.