Mr. Speaker, provinces are allowed the autonomy to do that in order that those moneys can then be redirected to that target group of people. I would also add that is one of the reasons last week was so exciting for all members of this House. With the signing of the social union we see a demand for transparency. Any money flowing from the federal government to the provinces will then go directly to the people it is targeted at.
I think we will see this government continue to refine federalism in a way that is meaningful to all Canadians in partnership with the territories and the provinces.