We would like to respectfully challenge the chair, and this is why:
We believe that the motion directly talks about spending, and pre-budget consultations are primarily about how the government is spending the resources. We believe we're solidly within the topics raised today and, in fact, that testimony was not only raised once but multiple times at this committee prior to bringing the motion. One of the things that of course Conservatives are keen on, and that, in fact, we've heard from Mr. Asselin as well as numerous other witnesses, is that spending should be brought under control and that monetary and fiscal policies should be brought together as opposed to operating separately.
As John Manley said, this government continues to hit the inflationary gas pedal, and we need that to stop so that Canadians can keep a roof over their heads.