Mr. Speaker, the Member has raised a very interesting development in Quebec. Certainly they have the richest plan now on parental leave in Canada. We are talking with the federal government on devolution, and, along with that, resource revenue sharing and we feel that we need to have a fair revenue arrangement with the federal government that allows us to be able to afford what every other Canadian can afford, and that is clearly spelled out in the Constitution that all Canadians, no matter where they live, should have benefits that are roughly equal. I note that the federal government has provided $750 million to Quebec to manage this program. So if they would give us $750 million, I tell you we would have the same programs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 522-15(3): Quebec Parental Leave Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 522-15(3): Quebec Parental Leave Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 1st, 2005
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