Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois wishes to congratulate the Government of Ontario for having raised the level of the debate on Quebec sovereignty. Ontario has devised a plan aimed at preserving the major economic links between the two economies in the event of Quebec accession to sovereignty.
The Ontario business community has put pressure on its government to make sure that trade between the two entities is maintained regardless of the political status of Quebec. Bilateral trade between Quebec and Ontario accounts for more $48 billion a year. Obviously, business circles have every reason to try to protect these fruitful economic relations.
This calm and thoughtful reaction on the part of the Government of Ontario is a pleasant change from the recent thunderous and irresponsible statements by Premiers Harcourt and Romanow.