Mr. Speaker, in some respects I do not disagree with the hon. gentleman opposite, but he should be aware of the fact that provincial revenues last year were $181 billion and federal revenues were $166 billion.
We transferred $34 billion to the provinces. We transferred a further $11 billion to the provinces to address their legitimate and real needs and areas of responsibility. I think in some respects that is balanced. I welcome the member to federalism.