Mr. Speaker, I think there is a clear pattern in the federal government's concept of the kind of educational institution that should be made available to francophones in Kingston. It means barracks for the francophone cadets who will leave Saint-Jean and barracks and washrooms across the street for students at the Marie-Rivier school. It is a pattern we certainly do not appreciate.
Before we reach the point of no return, I want to ask the minister whether he agrees he should show some flexibility and take this opportunity to declare a moratorium of at least one year. Does he realize that many people in Quebec and Canada expect him to accept the truce proposed by the Official Opposition today and take the time to start a constructive dialogue with the parties concerned?