Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank the Progressive Conservative intergovernmental relations critic for his question.
I believe that when such issues are at stake, it is very important for us to limit to a minimum any disagreement between the parties that believe in Canada.
The hon. member has certainly realized that a referendum is not necessary in order to improve Canada, to improve our highly decentralized federation. He has certainly realized that Quebecers, like all Canadians, do not want to be thrown into the upheaval of a referendum and he knows that, if ever there was a government that would have no credibility for this type of initiative, it is the present separatist government.