Mr. Speaker, I want to remind the member that we have always agreed with the Bloc when it came to recognizing the fiscal imbalance.
However, we were surprised today when the Bloc joined with the Conservatives in rejecting the Atlantic accords. We were surprised because these accords would give all regions the kind of independence they need to provide for themselves and their peoples and yet this member is suggesting this is about dependence. It is about the same as this government, which he supports, taking away the payments for literacy. Literacy helps people get the skills they need to get jobs to provide for themselves and to be independent. These accords are meant to help regions provide for themselves and to determine their own future. He ought to recognize that and change his position.