Mr. Speaker, the numbers speak for themselves. In fact, the transfers to the provinces have increased year over year.
We made a commitment to increase spending and transfers to provinces by 6%, and during the most difficult economic times we have delivered on our word.
I think the member is perhaps mistaken. If he is looking at Ontario, which is where I hail from, he may want to speak with the provincial government. While we transferred a 6% increase to that province, it has spent only an additional 3% on health care. I am not quite clear where the province has chosen to invest otherwise.