Yes, Mr. Speaker, that is what many of the provinces are calling for. However, I am not sure that changing the Constitution and entrenching distinct society rights could be labelled as one program at a time. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are all moving toward entrenching Quebec as a distinct society.
Last winter in the government's throne speech the Prime Minister promised all Canadians, not just politicians or the elite but all Canadians, no matter where they live in the country, a say in the future of the country.
So I ask the Prime Minister this. Will the government assure the House and all Canadians that distinct society for Quebec will not be entrenched in the Constitution unless it is endorsed by a nationwide referendum?