We need a cabinet minister from Montreal.

I'm a cabinet minister.

This prime minister should have known better,

Mr. Martin is campaigning in Montreal, which was considered not too long ago the strongest set of Liberal ridings in the country. That's an encouraging sign. Indications on the ground are good everywhere.

It's up to the prime minister first of all to get in contact with the president to get the ball rolling.

The prime minister told the House in response that he had 'met the families and had long discussions.' The families told us afterwards that no such discussions took place,