Perhaps his colleague and friend in the back row might be able to provide him with the necessary information. Surely the hon. member is not suggesting to Canadians that ministers of the crown who have to travel across the country extensively to carry out their responsibilities are not to meet with Canadians, are not to meet with various groups, regardless of what their socioeconomic standings are.
Le député ne laisse certainement pas entendre aux Canadiens que des ministres d'État, qui doivent voyager considérablement dans le pays pour exercer leurs fonctions, ne devraient pas rencontrer divers groupes de citoyens, peu importe leur situation socio-économique.