Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll be splitting my time with MP Chambers.
Four months ago, the fall economic statement was tabled. I realize it's our job to criticize as the official opposition, but one of the good things about it was that in 2027-28 it forecast a $4.5-billion surplus, which is music to the ears of most Conservatives. We like to see surpluses.
The budget that was just tabled now shows in that same year a $14-billion deficit. That's an $18.5-billion swing in the 2027-28 budgetary outlook. Why is that?