Minister, the lobbies don't have me in their back pocket. Let's talk about something else.
I'd like to give you another figure. This one comes from the FTQ, which got it from Statistics Canada. Between 1992 and 2002, 121.3 days were lost by 1,000 employees subject to the Quebec Labour Code; however, 266.3 days were lost by 1,000 employees who were subject to the Canada Labour code. You still have a chance to change things: on October 25, there will be an important vote, and you should be there. The people of your riding will be watching to see what you do.
I have one last question, Mr. Chairman.
You are also the Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec. You say that you like making decisions, that you look at all the files and that you check them one by one. But we are told that you had all your communication materials changed, and for one purpose alone: because you felt the image they presented was not good enough. That cost $27,693. We now know that the new image you have for your communication materials uses a shade of blue that looks strangely like the blue favoured by the Conservative Party.
Did you sign this contract— yes or no—and who was it awarded to?