Mr. Speaker, I think that, in the past two years, our government has indicated very clearly that it is upholding the Liberal tradition of supporting the most vulnerable members of our society. We are forced to do so in a context of financial and economic constraint. I feel that we have assumed our responsibilities within a responsible fiscal framework by stating in the February 1995 budget that we would continue to help the neediest in our society.
There is no question that, in order to help the most vulnerable in our society, we must overhaul our social programs to make them more effective, efficient and productive, and that is what we are doing. The changes under way to improve government will also help us convince Canadians, including Quebecers, that the Government of Canada looks after the interests of all its citizens, including Quebecers, and that it is in their interest to vote No on Monday.