Mr. Speaker, a number of federalists even among Quebeckers take pleasure in disparaging Quebec's and more specifically Montreal's economic potential.
These federalists envisage the worst possible scenarios, which they link to the so-called political uncertainty in Quebec.
Ironically, it was a Toronto paper that brought the doomsayers back into line.
Last week, the National Post reported that Montreal had resumed its role as Canada's business capital. While Toronto lost 119 head offices in 10 years, Montreal increased the number of big businesses in its environs by 6%.
The evidence speaks for itself: business people, investors and Quebeckers are no longer impressed by alarmist and apocalyptic talk.
I would therefore like to congratulate the PQ government on its efforts to revitalize Quebec and Montreal's economy.
I too am confident.