Mr. Ritz, is there more than one way to keep a promise or break a promise? The fact of the matter is that a promise was made to the people of Saskatchewan by yourself, by others who campaigned in our province, and by your leader. The promise was that 100% of the non-renewable resource revenues would be excluded, for a benefit on an annual basis of about $800 million. That's a very clear and simple promise made.
Did the national government keep its promise? The answer is no. In making the promise, sir, did you, did any other member of the Conservative Party running for office in Saskatchewan, or did the Prime Minister say to the people of Saskatchewan that there would be a condition on this promise, called a cap?
You were asked today in the House of Commons. I did not hear your answer. Prior to the election, did you or any of your colleagues inform the people of Saskatchewan that there would be a cap on this equalization?