We spoke of recognizing regional differences and recognizing the fact that in 2009 we cannot live on the same means as in 2004. It is good to have an agreement that reaches over several years, but we also must recognize this fact. Everyone has the right to minimum wage increases and to a minimum income. We must recognize local differences, so that we do not have to hear people say that everything is decided in Ottawa.
There should be some regional decentralization so that the agreements could be reached with regional powers, so that we can use the existing mechanisms and the regional offices. The powers of implementation and decision-making should be decentralized so that things can move faster, with less red tape, and so that more work can get done. If we want to promote the love of a culture and if we want to hold activities, we must be present on the ground. We cannot be constantly busy with drafting the reports.