Mr. Speaker, for the past two years, private and foreign investment in Quebec has reached record proportions, in spite of the constitutional debate. And I may remind the hon. member that Quebecers are not the only ones responsible for the fact this debate exists.
If we look at the history of relations between Quebec and Canada, part of the responsibility for this problem is yours as well.
I can assure hon. members that if they were to accept our partnership offer, because we sovereignists are giving them that chance, an offer of partnership after a vote in favour of sovereignty, everything the hon. member said about economic growth and employment in Canada and Quebec would be settled.
Furthermore, I can assure the hon. member there is not a single economic indicator that will stop a people from fulfilling its destiny, and we on this side of the House are convinced the sovereignty of Quebec will in the end be a plus for economic growth and job creation. It cannot be otherwise.
Look at the throne speech. We just said that provincial jurisdictions will be interfered with, that it will cost as twice as much in civil servants' salaries, program administration, and so forth, that we would be better off without this perpetual quarrelling, that we could each determine what is best for ourselves and pool our resources when our interests coincide.
It seems to me this is perfectly clear. I think what is happening today in the United Kingdom is marvellous. If Canadians like you were to show the same understanding for the history and destiny of the people of Quebec, I think it would be easier for all concerned.