Mr. Speaker, as I said before, the hon. member's analysis is quite preposterous. It is quite clear that no decision has been made on distribution. Second, I think that the hon. member should also consider equalization, which is a very important factor.
The hon. member seems unwilling to talk about it, but let me tell you that, in 1996-97 for example, equalization payments to Quebec will amount to $4 billion or 42 per cent of federal equalization payments to the provinces.