Minister, this is like déjà vu. I remember that in the fall of 2008, when you first denied a downturn and diminished the expectation of what the impact would be on Canada, you refused to take action or to present a plan until you were forced to by opposition parties at that time.
Minister, a lot of Canadians watching you now are frightened because they fear you're going to make the same mistake you made in the fall of 2008. You have had an opportunity, and you still have an opportunity at this committee this morning, to present a plan in the event of a U.S. or European recession. None of us hope that is the eventuality, but we do hope that you have a plan.
Minister, again I ask: do you have a plan for Canada in the event of a U.S. and European recession? Do you have a plan, and will you share it with this committee and with Canadians?