Mr. Speaker, I would be delighted to. As the hon. member knows, this is the first year of the new government retail debt agency, Canada Investment and Savings. In this, the first year, I am delighted to say that 1996 Canada savings bonds sales have totalled $5.7 billion, an increase of 24 per cent over last year.
After redemptions the sales were 38 per cent higher than last year. This reflects partially certainly the innovative 10 year guaranteed minimum pricing structure that is so well suited to Canadians.
For those who might not have had a chance to buy Canada savings bonds and who would like to, the government will be introducing a new retirement savings product to be launched in February in time for the RRSP season.
I would like to thank all participating employers for their efforts and all Canadians who bought Canada savings bonds.