This minister, who is a Quebecker, should know that amounts owed by the federal government to Quebec have serious consequences for the finances of the Quebec government. The noose is tightening around Quebec. While students are protesting in the streets for a better education system, $800 million is sitting in Ottawa. While the Quebec government considers another sales tax increase, $28.2 billion for the harmonization of taxes remains in Ottawa.
What is the Conservative government waiting for to pay monies owed to Quebec?