Mr. Chair, I thank the members who voted in favour of overturning your ruling. I firmly believe that it is incumbent upon the finance committee to make a decision and formulate a recommendation accordingly. As I was saying previously, to date, it is the finance committee and all Canadians and Quebeckers who are benefiting the most from the services provided by the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
In addition to the amendment motion tabled by the Liberal Party and subject to adoption of the budget, the committee asked that the Parliamentary Budget Officer report on the analysis of the reports that the government is obliged to table. These are absolutely essential matters. To date, the work of the Parliamentary Budget Officer has been excellent, and has allowed us to carry out an objective and complete analysis of this country's finances.
I also believe that we absolutely must maintain the budget of the office, as initially promised. By adopting this resolution, the House of Commons will receive a clearly favourable opinion, that will serve the interests of all citizens.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.