Mr. Speaker, obviously, as we have said, the global recovery remains fragile. That said, Canada's economic performance remains far better than most. Employment is growing and the deficit is going down this year.
However, I am surprised, because I would have thought the hon. member would have stood to congratulate the government on the decision announced today on EI premiums that has been praised. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said:
We are pleased to see the government take a major step on this critically important issue to help lessen the impact on small businesses and thereby the economy overall.
The Chamber of Commerce noted that we are saving $1 billion for Canadian companies.