Mr. Speaker, we will always vote against budgets that cut Canadian jobs.
That said, the estimate that was tabled in front of the House yesterday cut over a billion dollars in infrastructure funds. It also cut over $270 million to Via Rail, which is more than half of its current funding.
This will lead to increased commute times and more crumbling infrastructure. It will mean that the water system will continue to age and that there will be even more boil water advisories.
Can the minister explain this deep cut in infrastructure and whether he plans to have a long-term infrastructure program in the upcoming budget?
He should answer those questions directly rather than resorting to the blame game and old talking points, because Canadians deserve a clear answer.