Mr. Speaker, I want to pick up on the comments made by the hon. member about fairness and generosity. I remind him that the transfers this year alone were $53.9 billion including tax transfers in the form of equalization and in the form of CHST.
Currently CHST, which is to become CHT and CST, is divided on a per capita basis. On equalization, however, there is an argument as to whether it should be divided on a per capita basis or a per share basis. I would be interested in the hon. member's views.
Quebec wishes it to be divided on a per capita basis and the other provinces wish it to be divided on a per share basis. Which formula would he be in favour, for sharing and generosity?