Mr. Speaker, first allow me to thank my colleague from the opposition for his offer of collaboration to recognize this great country we have and to do everything we can to accommodate every major partner of it. It will be essential and important that we all work together.
Members will know that there is an important majority of Quebecers who want us to adapt federalism to the new needs they have and to the needs of the 21st century. I can say that there is a great majority of Quebecers who would be very happy to see what develops in the next few months.
It is true that all major partners of this federation need to feel more comfortable in this country. We have to respect each major party of the federation for the contributions each makes to the federation. That is true for the regions as well.
Quebec has a special mission in the country. It contributes some elements that are unique to the personality of the country and to the identity of the country.