Mr. Speaker, the claim made by the hon. Leader of the Opposition is interesting. Only a few weeks ago the minister for manpower in the province of Quebec admitted that the SQDM itself was not up to doing the job and is now subject to a major review.
The hon. member is suggesting that we transfer the large network of investments we have provided in this country over the past 50 years to help Canadians get back to work to an organization which itself is subject to review by its own provincial government. I do not think that is a good investment. I do not think the people of Quebec would like to see us provide that major rupture in the opportunity to provide for the chance of Quebecers and Canadians to get jobs.
What would be far more appropriate is if the hon. Leader of the Opposition and his counterparts made a real dedication today to start working with us in a co-operative partnership. We could combine all our efforts and all our resources for all Canadians.