Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you, Minister.
You mentioned in your earlier answers that in this budget there are tax reductions to Canadians of about $26 billion, almost $20 billion of which go to individuals. A number of people question that decision. They believe the money should have been kept in the hands of the federal government and spent on various programs, depending on the priority of the people talking.
I believe Canadians would be interested in the principles that guided you in making your decisions on this budget. Obviously, you put more emphasis on reductions and tax relief than you did on increased spending. I'd like to give you an opportunity to explain why you did that and what benefit you believe that will bring to Canadians.