Mr. Speaker, first, I want to point out to the minister that while there are businessmen there are also businesswomen.
Second, I asked a question to the minister concerning SEDAR. Obviously, the minister is not aware of the existence of that system, which is a co-ordination instrument being set up by the various provincial securities commissions. This comes as no surprise, considering that effectiveness and harmonization are not synonymous with federalism and centralization.
Since the provinces have clearly taken the initiative to meet a real need, will the minister stop once and for all trying to take control of everything and accusing the provinces of being ineffective?