I would like to add a brief comment to that.
As Mr. Céré said, the economy would be better off for it. This billion dollars is not an expense. I am no stranger to food banks. There is one in my riding. When someone loses their job, the food banks help that person immediately. People who have run out of money are not the only ones who use this service; there are also people who are depressed. These are people who have suffered a severe blow. Furthermore, they are not even given a minimal sum to help them get through this ordeal. This is also a moral issue.