Mr. Speaker, with the discussion on offshore resource revenues and particularly the flow of royalty payments, would the hon. member be able to assure us on this side of the House and other members in other parties that the Conservative Party of Canada will join with us in supporting and enhancing the equalization program? It is a constitutional requirement. Does that particular program enjoy the long term support of the Conservative Party of Canada? Also, is there an acknowledgement that this equalization program is a key component to the resolution of this particular issue as well?
In the House of Commons on November 4th, 2004. See this statement in context.