Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Secretary of State responsible for Regional Development in Quebec.
The federal government continues to foster duplication through its repeated intrusions in regional development and it does so without even taking into account the objectives set by Quebec regions. Yet, just yesterday, the Prime Minister said that the federal government was respectful of jurisdictions.
Instead of seeking visibility at any cost, will the minister responsible for regional development undertake to respect the strategic plans approved by all 16 of Quebec's regional economic councils by withdrawing and providing full compensation for Quebec?