Mr. Speaker, it is completely irresponsible to interpret the bill in this way. In acting alone, the Government of Canada would be running a great risk.
Let us suppose that the Government of Canada thought that the question was clear, but that eight out of nine provinces did not. That would be a problem that would have to be resolved. That is why consultation is necessary. The bill provides for such consultation.
The difficulty in reaching agreement does not stem from the bill but from the complexity inherent in any secession process. The solution is therefore for all of us to stay together in Canada.