Paul Martin on Goods And Services Tax

Mr. Speaker, I would just like to quote what was said by a Quebecer who testified when the hon. member was sitting on the committee: "The GST should be harmonized with provincial sales tax. The Association manufacturière du Québec is ready to work with the finance committee to identify the potential measures which could lead to greater harmonization. Once those measures are identified, we will be willing to make the necessary representations to the Government of Quebec". This was said by Richard Le Hir, ex-president of the association and now PQ MNA for Iberville.