Bear in mind that the $2 billion have not been adjusted to inflation. Two billion dollars was worth more in 1995 than it is today. If, in addition, if we take into consideration the increase in the student population, that brings us to $4.9 billion.
There is a degree of consensus on this, although there is, nonetheless, a difference in opinion between Quebec-based groups and those from elsewhere in Canada. For example, in your brief, you talk about the introduction of federal legislation on education, in spite of the fact that education falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of Quebec and the provinces. You clearly state that you want provincial funding to be tied to compliance with federal standards, even though the Constitution provides that education is not a matter of federal concern.
I am frankly not surprised that only 3 of your 80 members are from Quebec. Your brief is contrary to the desires and aspirations of all Quebeckers.
How can you justify allowing the federal government to encroach on an area of provincial jurisdiction?