Mr. Speaker, the minister just explained very clearly something that is quite straightforward. A number of departments were amalgamated to put all human resources together. The powers given to the minister are the same as they were in each department separately.
The bill clearly says that no new powers have been given to the minister. What we are trying to do is use certain decisions and administrative agreements, which will necessary vary from province to province because some are more interested than others, as a way to make adjustments appropriate to the needs and wishes of each province.
This is federalism at its most flexible, and there is no-