Mr. Speaker, Premier Clyde Wells of Newfoundland has entered the referendum campaign to set the record straight for the No side. It is out of the question that Quebec's status as a distinct society should be recognized constitutionally. Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance declared this morning that the distinct society clause should be enshrined in the Constitution.
Of course my question is directed to the Minister of Finance. Could he tell us the government's position on the issue of distinct society? Is it the position he, as the finance minister, took this morning or is it the one taken yesterday by Mr. Clyde Wells, whose position is known to be very close to the Prime Minister's?