This is fundamental to the future of our nation. You know, the world is changing. We need to adapt. As I said, the speed, scale and scope of the changes are once in a generation. I think, as parliamentarians—it's not just the government, but I look to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle—we need to meet that moment.
People before us have met the moment. I think that, in 1945, people met the moment. Canadians instinctively understand that, when faced with something like that, you need to invest. You need to reduce your expenses. That's why we say we're going to spend less so we can invest more.
