Mr. Speaker, health falls under Quebec's jurisdiction. During the 1990s, the federal government's commitment to health waned. Quebeckers contribute around $45 billion in taxes to the federal government, yet they are supposed to feel grateful for the $12 billion they get back.
Various federal governments have cut back their health care contributions. There was a time when the government gave 50¢ per dollar. If the Conservative government had remained in power, we would be down to 18¢ per dollar now.
I would like the government to maintain health transfer increases at 6%, let the provinces decide what the needs are, and raise that amount to 25%.
That would be acceptable because Quebec is capable of managing its own health sector.