Mr. Speaker, I am a Canadian. It is my wish that Quebec remain a part of Canada. To Quebecers I say this is their home. We are a nation from sea to sea to sea. The very ideals they search for are to be found within these borders, not beyond. However the upcoming referendum to be held on October 30 will decide whether Canada is 10 equal provinces or two nations.
All provinces should have certain rights. Reformers believe the federal government should withdraw from provincial areas such as natural resources, manpower training, language and culture, housing, et cetera. As an equal province Quebec can work within our country for a new federalism which will address its needs for change.
Quebecers are not the only ones looking for change. People in other parts of Canada are looking for change as well. I hope on October 30 that Quebecers will vote to stay in Canada.
We are a family with many strong differences like all families. Surely members of a family of goodwill can sit down and be imaginative. There is a federalism to redefine and a good nation to save.