Mr. Speaker, the minister has just confirmed that the federal government's plans depend on an agreement between the federal and the provincial governments.
Will the minister admit that, failing an agreement with a government, the Government of Quebec for instance, the new Employment Insurance Act will apply, which is more or less like saying that the minister has set all the conditions for a negotiation where he is holding all the cards? In reality this comes down to saying "Negotiate and reach agreement with me, or else I apply my legislation". That is the situation.