Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister.
As the Prime Minister knows the securing of Canadian federalism and the future of federalism in Canada is not solely a federal responsibility. The provinces have an integral role to play in the operation and preservation of the federal system, but last week a number of the western premiers expressed several concerns about how the national unity issue was being handled or not handled.
Does the federal government intend to actively consult the provinces and involve them in a joint effort to strengthen and promote national unity over the next few months?