Thank you, Mr. Chair.
When you tabled the main estimates, you stated that your government's ministers are acting like all other Canadians in "examining their own pocketbooks." That was your quote.
Do you believe Canadians have examined their pocketbooks and decided they can spend more, the way you have? Is that really what you think? You think they are examining their pocketbooks and making the decision to spend more—and can spend more—as you are. I don't think they are.
What would you like to tell Canadians on that, please?