Mr. Speaker, yesterday the separatist premier of Quebec committed that province to enacting a deficit elimination law and achieving that target by the year 2000. Apparently this measure enjoys consider-
able support from Quebec business executives, union leaders, federalists and separatists.
Once again, the federal government is in danger of letting the separatists get out in front, this time on the issue of who can manage government finances more responsibly. When will the Prime Minister establish a firm date for the elimination of the federal deficit, or is he prepared to play second fiddle to Lucien Bouchard on that issue?