Mr. Speaker, the former finance minister's elimination of the Canada assistance plan has paved the way for the B.C. government to be the first province to impose time limits on social assistance. The 24-month rule will force tens of thousands into destitution and is being challenged today in B.C.
There is a clear federal responsibility here through transfer payments and under the Constitution to provide essential services to all Canadians.
Will the finance minister make it clear to the B.C. government that these changes are unlawful and unjust and must be stopped now?