We passed legislation that said that in future constitutional amendments we would have the consent of the regions of Canada after the 1995 referendum, and that includes Quebec. You could basically override that by saying that we'll do it indirectly so we don't need the consent of Quebec. That's my point.
My point is that if we are going to have a sustainable reform of institutions in this country, given everything that has happened we absolutely have to have the consent of the major regions of Canada, including Quebec. If we don't, we're ignoring not just the legislation that we passed after the 1995 referendum but also the more recent announcements that proclaimed the Québécois as a nation. Basically we're saying that we don't need to consult Quebec on one of the most fundamental institutions that has an impact on Quebec. Even from that angle, I think the Government of Quebec has a right to demand consultation, and, if they don't get it, to seek a reference to their provincial court of appeal to stop this legislation.