Mr. Speaker, it is easy to make the case that the Prime Minister broke his promise to two Atlantic provinces.
Clause 4 of the Atlantic accord stipulates that “the equalization formula as it exists” is to be used in the calculations.
Yet, the budget introduces a new equalization formula that does not include the accord. Only the previous formula takes the accord into account.
In light of the evidence, will the Prime Minister—or anyone from the government—admit that he reneged on his promise and broke his word, which he gave to two Atlantic provinces?