Fernand Robichaud
Liberal
Mr. Fernand Robichaud (Westmorland-Kent):
I wish to ask the Deputy Prime Minister a supplementary question, Mr. Speaker.
I have on hand a document from the Privy Council Office dated July 21, 1988 and published in the Canada Gazette. The Government allowed a distinction to be made between the rural area of Gatineau and the urban area of Hull. According to the document, the reason for this is the much higher unemployment rate in the rural area than in the urban one. But, Mr. Speaker, it is exactly the same problem in southern New Brunswick. I therefore ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether New Brunswickers can expect to receive the same treatment from this Government and whether changes will be made and apply to the people of New Brunswick right away.
Subtopic: SITUATION IN NEW BRUNSWICK-GOVERNMENT POSITION