In my opinion, Canada could well do with a provincial house that is completely viable and useful, as is the case in other federations throughout the world. In some respects—and I want to be clear that this is in some respects and not entirely—we could use the German model as an example, as it has proven its merits over the years. However, we would need to make various changes to that model, so as to avoid various perverse effects that this model created in Germany.
Furthermore, I want to repeat the importance for Quebec of the Senate. I am not saying this lightly. Quebec feels that the Senate plays an important role with regard to ensuring the balance within the federation.