We agree that a review of tax expenditures and a reduction in those tax expenditures is warranted. In response to Mr. Kingston's suggestion that growth spurs investment, we believe that investment in our middle class is key to driving that growth. In order to drive that growth, to drive that investment, we need consumers who are compensated fairly.
One of the key things this government can do is to carry on with and follow through on the issue of pay equity.
I represent a group of employees who are predominantly female. In this country, we know—it's not debatable—that as a woman you make less than a man. We have a pay equity issue. If we address that pay equity issue, we'll get more money into the middle class to be spent at our businesses to spur on that growth.