Mr. Speaker, what the Quebec Minister of Labour called the agreement does not alter the facts.
The facts are that the federal government offered to transfer to the provinces, including the province of Quebec, all spending on educational institutions in the provinces, including both programs and money. The province of Quebec turned down this offer and in my opinion proved once again they did not want to negotiate any accommodation with the federal government.
We are prepared to make certain accommodations, but they are only interested in separation.