Mr. Speaker, the government's vague and empty answer is typical of a government that refuses to act. The government is all lip and no action.
Many provinces are being hurt by the present equalization formula. The government has turned its back on the needs of the provinces. It has refused to negotiate with the provinces for a better equalization system.
When will the government take the request of the provinces seriously and alleviate their financial problems by doing something better for the equalization formula?