Mr. Speaker, the only reason I am so kind to the Reform Party is that I do not want to see it disappear, at least not this year.
What the hon. member said is not true. There have been several statements by provincial ministers and leaders saying that they are interested in a serious process of social reform, that they want to talk about real consultation, that they want to raise their issues.
I am not asking them to agree with everything that is in the paper, but it is very important that they all participate. I am encouraged to see that they are willing to participate, just as they were willing to co-operate this past summer. We have been able to negotiate and sign over seven specific new agreements with the provincial government to initiate innovative ideas on how to deliver social programs more effectively.
The best sign of co-operation is when there actually is an agreement to make something happen. That is what we are doing with the provinces.