Mr. Chairman, first I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent presentation. She was particularly good at explaining how the Government of Canada makes contributions to the provinces, and that it is not simply transferring cash, but that there are also tax points and equalization payments. Very often, the provinces try to tell the public that they only receive cash transfers. It is important that Canadians understand how it works.
I would like to know what she thinks about the formula currently being used to calculate transfers. Should we not target the money we transfer specifically for health, rather than the current formula, which includes health funding with education and social programs? I would like her opinion on the matter. Does she believe it would be better to target certain amounts for health specifically?