Mr. Speaker, what the hon. member requires is a bit of a lesson in understanding the nature of the Canadian economy.
The Canadian economy is very different in Alberta than it is in Nova Scotia. It is very different in Ontario than it is in British Columbia. For instance, would the hon. member suggest that the oil and gas taxation policy be the same in Alberta as applies to the manufacturing industry in Ontario? Clearly not, because they are different circumstances.
We are dealing with deep structural change. It is the kind of structural change that let the Canadian government help the western grain farmers. At this time Atlantic Canada is going through a very positive set of changes and it is the responsibility of the Canadian government to enable and facilitate that change.