Substantial progress since 2003

• Agreement on asymmetrical federalism

• A place for Québec in UNESCO

• Recognition of the Québec nation

• An additional $14 billion over six years, in particular for health and infrastructure

The fiscal imbalance: the need to arrive at a lasting solution

• In-depth reform of the equalization program

• Restoration of the federal contribution for post-secondary education and the other social programs

• Limit federal spending power