Mr. Speaker, I understood the provincial governments all during this period were partners with the federal government in the blood system. If the federal government is the only one to blame then why did the provincial governments join in the agreement? They joined in the agreement because obviously they felt they had some responsibility. The Reform member does not have the courage to get up in this place and point the finger when it should be pointed at provincial governments instead of just pointing it at the federal government.
In the House of Commons on April 23rd, 1998. See this statement in context.