We talked today about what the federal government can do to fight poverty. I said that provincial transfers must be increased. That way, whether the money is invested properly or not, a provincial standing committee will be able to get involved and talk about it.
Your colleague mentioned earlier that provincial transfers had been increased since the Conservative government took office. That is why I said we have to keep on doing that. At the same time, there is a lot of catching up to do, and that is precisely the reason why I am urging you to take action in that regard. Since 1994, transfers have been cut back dramatically. Transfers to the provinces must continue to increase significantly, so that the provinces can continue to do their work in terms of social programs.