Mr. Speaker, I am sorry but the minister will not get off that easily. I am entitled to three questions, and so for the third time I will ask him to make his position clear to Quebecers, to set aside his customary arrogance we have seen enough of and give a clear answer to Quebecers.
Can the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, who is speaking on behalf of the government today, explain clearly, honestly and frankly how the Prime Minister of Canada can say: "Fifty per cent plus one for the no is fine. I can go along with that. Fifty per cent plus one for the yes, I am not sure". What explanation does he have for an attitude that is so obviously unacceptable? I would like an answer.