Mr. Speaker, the hon. member in a moment of rationality will acknowledge that the minister's initiatives in this regard are the only things going. The minister has already acted unilaterally. He has shown leadership. He has invited his colleagues at the provincial level to participate with him in a joint program. He has given them very clear indications and parameters. He has invited them to sit at the table, to negotiate properly and to ensure that this issue is put to rest once and for all for the sake of all who suffered this regrettable tragedy.
In the House of Commons on March 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.