Mr. Speaker, the comments recently made in private by the Liberal caucus and the Prime Minister clearly indicate that the federal government has no intention of co-operating in good faith with the provinces to create winning conditions for the social union.
The Prime Minister puts his love of power before the needs of the country. Ten premiers and all the opposition members of this House support a strengthening of the social union. We want to improve health care, education and the other social programs in Canada.
Canadians have had enough of the status quo. On Monday, Quebeckers sent a clear message to the Prime Minister.
It is time to show leadership. It is time to set partisan politics aside. It is time to create the winning conditions for a new Canada.