Mr. Speaker, last week the federal and provincial governments reached an historic agreement.
Thanks to this agreement, the people of Canada will have quality health care because of a considerable increase in health care funding: $21.1 billion over the next five years.
Quebec is a winner with this agreement. Thanks to it, Quebec will be able to count on having nearly $5 billion more in its coffers between now and 2005-2006.
Our government's co-operation and its concern about reaching a satisfactory agreement were recognized by the premier of Quebec.
This is a concrete result. The Liberal government is working ceaselessly to improve the quality of life of Canadians from coast to coast.