Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question.
At the end of the day, the Liberal Party agrees with the request. It is undoubtedly fair and reasonable that this money be paid. When I talk about negotiations, I mean that the Conservative government should learn what fair means. That seems to be a problem. We expect the Conservative government to make that concession and to be fair with all the provinces.
As for the Quebec government, we expect it to negotiate in good faith and to be open. That said, the request is certainly fair and proper.