Mr. Speaker, the position of the provinces was developed over the period of January to July. Thirty days after that the federal position was tabled. Since that time they have been working to find the proper solution. Obviously they stopped the negotiations during the election period in Quebec.
The ministers are to meet in a couple of weeks or sooner. At that time we will see what the differences are and we will try to find an appropriate solution.
When I see the Leader of the Opposition trying to be such an opportunist when it is time to really work for the benefit of Canada, I cannot believe it. He cannot learn to be—