Mr. Speaker, since the introduction of Bill C-20 and throughout the undemocratic process applied to pass that legislation, the Prime Minister and his Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs have always refused to be perfectly clear on the majority required for the federal government to fulfil its obligation to negotiate with Quebec.
While the 50% plus one rule is very clear and fair, the Prime Minister and his minister have purposely maintained a state of confusion. But, since yesterday, the cat is out of the bag. In Calgary, thinking that he was safely out of earshot from Quebecers, the Prime Minister said that a 66% majority would not be enough. This is the hidden side of Bill C-20.
This act not only rejects the democratic principle of the equality of voters, but allows parliament and the federal government to reject the democratic will of Quebecers, even if more than 60% of them decide that they want a country.