Members should listen, because in 2001 this is what he had to say about the role of municipalities:
--the Constitution clearly establishes that municipal affairs fall under provincial jurisdiction, and that the provinces are determined to keep it that way.
We on this side of the House do not think strong partners should leave municipalities to fend for themselves, but I guess where one stands on an issue really depends on where one sits on it, and he has been sitting on the flip-flop fence forever.
Our Prime Minister and our government are committed to working with municipalities and with Canadians across the country. We are getting that job done.