Mr. Chair, in fact, there has been substantial economic growth in Quebec. The employment numbers have been strong in Quebec. I am thrilled to see in today's papers things like Bombardier launching a hiring blitz in Montreal. It is looking for people to fill 700 new jobs. On May 1, Morgan Stanley was talking about 500 jobs for its new Montreal technology centre. This is great job creation in Quebec.
In the House of Commons on May 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.