Mr. Speaker, I do not think it is helpful to allow a myth to grow about the provinces' position. It is very clear that the provinces support this offer.
I spoke this morning with Minister Rochon of Quebec. He reaffirmed that he is behind this offer. He put the same thing in writing in a letter to all health ministers.
This morning Premier Clark said what we all feel. We all feel uncomfortable about this difficult decision. The premier also made it clear he acknowledges there is an agreement. His minister's office confirmed it supports it.
Let us keep the facts clear. All provincial governments joined with the federal government in supporting this position.