Mr. Speaker, this nonsense continues on. If this is the case, if the Prime Minister is telling us exactly the truth, why in the world did we go through Meech Lake? Why in the world did we go through Charlottetown? Canadians spoke on those issues and they said no.
My question to the Prime Minister is what part of no did he not understand?
Canadians across the country, inside and outside Quebec, want to see a rebalancing of Confederation. They want to see moving government responsibility closer to the people. Canadians also want to see a strengthening of Canada's federal nature and institutions. These are the changes most likely to keep Quebec in the federation, not the empty, divisive rhetoric that we have seen time and time again.
How many times do Canadians have to say no, Canadians across the country, not just in these hallowed halls? Why is the Prime Minister not recognizing 10 equal provinces in this country?