We don't think that's the right way to do things. We actually criticized the cutting of corporate taxes from 16.5% to 15% as of 2012, while the country is in a budget deficit.
In addition, as we mentioned in our brief, tax cuts are being made while federal public service jobs are being eliminated. This summer, jobs at Environment Canada were cut. We also need to tie in the need for a sustainable development policy. That has an impact on all communities.
We think that investments need to be made now. The Canadian deficit is actually not very high. In terms of the gross domestic product percentage, it is among the lowest in the world. Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio has decreased by half over the last 15 years. Therefore, Canada has some flexibility that many other countries don't, but, unfortunately, it's not taking advantage of it. We think that investments need to be made now to encourage economic development.