Mr. Speaker, to begin with, the figures mentioned by the member are totally false.
Second, if you want to know, the cuts in Quebec, in 1994-95 and 1996-97, will amount to $350 million. These are not ridiculous figures like the ones mentioned by the member.
As for the discussions and the fact that he believes we will postpone them until after the referendum, we said in the last budget that we would inform them instead of surprising them like the former government did.
Is the member suggesting that we should proceed immediately? I believe Mr. Campeau will not be very satisfied with that.
Third, tell us when the referendum will be held, let us hold it and then we will be able to solve our problems.