Mr. Speaker, the federal government's mismanagement in the matter of the mistake at the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency will cost Quebec nearly $500 million this year, and in excess of $2 billion over the next decade. While Ontario will refund only part of the overpayment over a 10-year period starting only in 2005, Quebec must pay back immediately.
Is the Minister of Finance prepared to reconsider his decision in this matter, and does he intend to show Quebec the same flexibility he showed Ontario regarding the overpayment refund?