Mr. Speaker, it is true, we are merely elected members of the House of Commons.
The Prime Minister claims that he respects provincial jurisdictions and tells us how wonderful he is. However, Minister Girard said in Quebec City this morning that national standards are unacceptable to Quebec and the provinces. Regarding pharmacare and child care, he said he would definitely be invoking his right to opt out with compensation. It does not work exactly as the Prime Minister would have us believe. We are talking about health and human lives.
Will the Prime Minister acknowledge right now that he accepts Quebec's right to opt out unconditionally and with compensation?