Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Members from both sides of the House undoubtedly remember the now famous Charlottetown saga that led to the October 26, 1992 referendum. In Quebec, that referendum was held pursuant to Quebec's Referendum Act.
The previous government made a commitment to reimburse the Government of Quebec for the cost of the referendum, namely $26 million.
Can the Minister tell this House whether he has honoured the previous government's commitment to reimburse this $26 million? If not, can he tell us what is happening with the negotiations on this?