Mr. Speaker, the facts speak for themselves. The member's province of Quebec along with British Columbia and other provinces have seen a dramatic decrease in their ability to provide education and health care which Canadians deserve. We hear horror stories everywhere we go. The waiting time for hip replacement surgery can be up to two years in British Columbia. The government refuses to see the real problem, and has an utter disrespect for the provinces by not honouring provincial jurisdictions. It is time for the government to look in the mirror and acknowledge where the problem is. It should start taking some first steps by supporting the motion.
In the House of Commons on June 6th, 2002. See this statement in context.