Finance committee  On the issue of very specific transfers under social programs, we do not hold any particular position. However, we believe funds should clearly be managed in the provinces first and foremost, and the transfers must have no strings attached.

Finance committee  To us the main problem is funding in the provinces to fund basic operations. Then there is the issue of how this funding would be split at the federal level. For us, in Quebec, it is important to have the most timely funding possible so we may make appropriate choices. Expertise

Finance committee  That has been the case for a very long time.

Finance committee  Harmonization occurred a very long time ago. Unfortunately, I am not a tax expert.

Finance committee  With respect to all of these questions, particularly those pertaining to sales tax and equalization, there is a broad consensus in Quebec. Nearly all of the organizations agree on these two issues. That is why we want to send out this message today. As far as the various scenari

Finance committee  The situation in Quebec is somewhat particular. Currently, one province, Quebec, and the three territories have opted out of the Canada Student Loans Program and the Canada Student Grants Program. Since the early 60s, Quebec has been administering its own student financial assist

Finance committee  Thank you. My name is Louis-Phillipe Savoie, President of the Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec (Quebec University Students' Federation). With me today is Mathieu Oliny, Vice-President of Socio-political Affairs at the FEUQ. My presentation will be brief. The FEUQ is