Mr. Speaker, first of all, as far as transfers to the provinces are concerned, not only have we not reduced these payments, but in terms of equalization, we have increased them.
Second, we have agreed to a moratorium along with other provincial finance ministers while our social programs are being reviewed. Both the federal government and the provinces will save money as a result of this review.
As for our co-operating with provincial governments, I think it is obvious when you consider the meetings and even the discussion we had yesterday with the Minister of Industry concerning the elimination of tariff barriers. We do not need to be told what to do, as far as the provinces are concerned.