Mr. Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North): When the Liberals came to power in 2003, they promised a new era of democratic renewal. The Minister of Community Safety also promised to resolve the double-hatter issues with our fire services. Over one year ago, Minister Kwinter promised to bring forward a new mediation process, and if that process failed, he promised he would bring in new legislation.

So far, there's been no mediation and no legislation -- and of course we know there are no new police officers -- just broken promises. The minister now says that the office of the fire marshal advises him on double-hatter issues. The double-hatter issue continues. Talk about dithering.

But imagine our surprise on March 22, when, after cancelling the $40-million promise of the former Conservative government, when questioned, ministry staff --

Interjections.

Mr. Dunlop: So far, they could not prepare any press releases. What we're saying is that none of the official opposition or the third party were advised of a $30-million announcement for fire training equipment. I think this is completely irresponsible and disrespectful of this House. It shows partisan politics at its very, very worst being played by the government. All the government members were allowed to see the press releases on the announcement last week, on March 22. It's very unfair, and it's irresponsible of this minister to come forward with an announcement like that and not include all members of this House.