I did move an amendment suggesting that we include other voices.
We're appreciative of the fact that the committee has met this evening and of the offer of the minister to meet on Friday, along with the Bank of Canada. I think that's a positive thing, but I think it's important to hear other voices, and they don't necessarily have to be economists.
We know, for example, that Canadian corporations are sitting on about $500 billion of cash right now. Is this the best time to go ahead with more corporate tax cuts? Is there a diversity of views on this? Are we getting the private sector investment that we really need to keep the economy growing? It would be wise for us to hear a diversity of views. I don't want to belabour it, but I think it would be good to consider that idea.
I know we have pre-budget hearings in about a month, but things can change quickly, as we've seen over the last week or so. A couple of days can change everything. Canada is relatively well positioned, but we do have some weaknesses and shouldn't be afraid of looking at those with a view to seeing how we can better position ourselves for the future, keep growing our economy, and keep Canadians as economically healthy and sound as possible going forward.
It's in that spirit that I moved my amendment.