Before being elected here I was part of the Red Tape Commission in the Province of Ontario, so accountability and how we spend taxpayers' money is extraordinarily important to me--as important as getting the money out the door. I also have a responsibility to the people in my riding to make sure that it's being done accountably.
How are we going to be reporting on how the money is being spent? How is the stimulus package going out the door, and what projects are being done? Is there a mechanism for us as parliamentarians to review that? How will we keep Canadians informed?