Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
My question is for Mr. McGirr. I see he has understood because he is approaching his microphone.
Mr. McGirr, I would like you to help us follow the process. As you know, files related to equalization are making the headlines and are of considerable concern to us.
I'm going to read clause 3.12 of the bill, which concerns section 1646 regarding the additional equalization payment. It states that the clause “establishes the amounts of one-time protection”, and continues, stating that they cannot be reduced “under the Equalization, Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer programs.”
Are you following me?