Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Human Resources Development.
Clearly the minister is about to make the same mistake with Bill C-96 as the Minister of Industry in the case of Bill C-88 on interprovincial trade, by unilaterally assuming powers that negate the responsibilities of the provinces. I may recall that after scoffing at the objections of the official opposition, the Minister of Industry had to acknowledge his mistake and back down.
If the minister does not intend to go over the heads of the provinces, why does he use clause 6 and clause 20 of the bill to acquire the means to do so, it is there in black and white?