In terms of health care transfers since 1982-83, Quebec will yet again be shortchanged by Ottawa, by $2.4 billion between now and 1997-98. Then, with the increase in health care costs and the cost of new technology, it is supposed to do more with less? How can health ministers ensure that the five main principles are applied if transfer payments and social programs are cut. I do not understand how your constituents are not fighting this. You have just cut social programs.
In the House of Commons on April 27th, 1995. See this statement in context.