Let us be clear, Mr. Chairman.
Each province is responsible for managing their labour market and the organizations that are responsible for recognizing credentials, among other things.
If Quebec does not want to participate in a Canada-wide approach, then it can withdraw. It is very simple. We are not doing anything that threatens Quebec sovereignty with respect to Quebec's jurisdictions or credential recognition.
However, Quebec has just reached an agreement with France for the recognition of law degrees. If Quebec can reach that kind of an agreement with France, I would hope that it could do so with Ontario as well.
As I said, it just makes sense. It does not diminish Quebec's authority, or any other province's authority, to reach agreements with other provinces within the framework of a Canada-wide approach. Yes, we work within a federal system, but federalism does not prohibit cooperation between all provinces.
For your information, the 10 premiers and 3 territorial premiers signed an agreement in January for cooperation in that area, and we are here to assist them.
We are not here to dictate to Quebec to recognize foreign credentials from such and such a country. In the end Quebec is responsible for its professional associations. As I stated, I would hope that if it can cooperate with European countries, it can also work with Canadian provinces.