Mr. Speaker, I am sure Nova Scotians will understand if I do not run to the bank with the minister's word.
The officials say that the October 10 arrangements are conditional, that Nova Scotians are held permanently into the new equalization formula.
Today, in the Halifax Herald, the minister himself says that the Atlantic accord has flexibility and that Nova Scotia can opt in or opt out, whatever it wants to do.
We want the Atlantic accord reinstated for the benefit of Nova Scotians.