Mr. Speaker, it is not correct to say that we want to penalize the unemployed. I believe that the role of any government is to find work for Canadians, to make education accessible, to improve the situation of the neediest, like single mothers, and to ensure a more prosperous future for their children.
Once again, what we hear from the Bloc Quebecois is the same old tune. They want the government to stop interfering with provincial programs.
I will not say anything against the Quebec Government or its Department of Education. I did it before and I will have further opportunities to do so. The only question we should ask ourselves is: "What matters for people in a difficult situation?" It is not whether their case is being considered by a provincial civil servant or a federal civil servant. What matters to people is to have access to programs, to have a chance, to know that constructive measures to stimulate the economy are being taken. What matters to people, and in particular the neediest-and I believe that the Liberals always tried to help the neediest-is to be able to re-enter the work force.
I must, unfortunately, repeat that when the hon. member says that this is a problem of overlapping, of federal interference, she is a victim of her party's propaganda.