Mr. Speaker, I could have retracted one statement because these people do not have too many friends.
We are releasing a report this week on regional development which showcases the government assisted gravy train which is off the tracks.
The Minister of Industry is on record as opposing massive grants and subsidies to businesses. Therefore, what assurance can he give the business community and Canadian taxpayers that he will fight the difficult decision among the ministers of goodies who have two different messages coming out, one from two ministers of goodies and another from the Minister of Industry?