Mr. Speaker, it seems strange that I have to address the whole question of fairness. We in the House and the government have indicated in many ways that this federation works because we all co-operate. Many of us speak on a daily basis on the unity, harmony and co-operation that is needed to ensure that every part of the federation works.
In addressing the budget presented by the Minister of Finance yesterday, the question of fairness and of provincial responsibility and the question of who is taking jobs from whom, I am not sure was addressed.
On the question of co-operation and harmonization of the GST, the provinces have to work with us. The tax is an administratively bad tax. We are doing what is necessary to provide the best approach for the country. I am not going to address what provincial premier is doing what in any part of the country.
I would ask my colleague to co-operate with us to address the issue of Canadian unity.