The word “predictability” came up often today. It was also discussed with the first group of witnesses, including the representatives of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec. I believe that the absence of predictability has been a major factor in the problems being experienced.
Let's talk now about federal interference in the municipal sector. In Quebec, things are different than elsewhere in Canada. There is a housing problem across Canada, but here in Quebec, there's a major difference, which is that the Quebec government intervenes directly with the municipalities and the federal government less so.
Be that as it may, can something be done to improve the system? I don't want to take away any of the rights that Quebec has acquired over the years. Is there anything we can do simply to improve the system, or are we stuck with existing ways of doing things?