Mr. Speaker, I hesitate to use the word hypocritical. It is not my word. It was used by the hon. member across the way. What I find somewhat hypocritical is the fact that the Bloc is now recognizing tax points. This is great news.
I would inform the hon. member that when he is talking about the value of tax points with respect to health care, the value of the contribution by the federal government is 30 cents and not 14 cents.
I recognize the hon. member's comments about some of the other pressures that are on the health care system with respect to the change in demographics. The hon. member should recognize some of the other transfers that are actually made to the province of Quebec, such as 32% of the health research funds. Health care research is critically important to ensure a sustainable health care system.
While I respect the fact that the member can stand up in the House and engage in the debate, he should do so by recognizing the facts. The facts are that the contribution to Quebec by the federal government is substantially larger than the hon. member is prepared to recognize. I ask the hon. member to recognize that fact.