That's why we have ensured their right in this legislation to nominate people for 11 of the 15 positions on the Agency's Board of Management. The participation of the provinces and territories in this new system is completely voluntary. The provinces and territories will maintain control over their tax policy while the new Agency will administer these policies. Nobody ever said partnership is easy. There are no simple answers or quick fixes.
Partnership turns on consensus and compromise.
It rests on a delicate balance of give and take. We intend to work closely with the provinces and territories to find that balance. Canadians want governments to work together for their citizens. They do not want us to build parallel systems across the country. Revenue Canada's agreement with the Province of British Columbia to manage the British Columbia Family Bonus, on its behalf, is a great example of the type of partnerships we want to enter into with the provinces and territories.