Mr. Speaker, the best way to avoid another referendum is clearly to effect changes in the distinct society clause or in the right of veto, but especially changes that affect the respective powers of the federal and provincial governments.
We have already started to make these changes. They have been indicated. The federal government is now redefining its role and responsibilities. We are doing it at a lower cost to Canadians because we will be reducing the size of the federal government by 20 per cent.