Mr. Blaney, it is possible to show respect for taxpayers and for the public service at the same time. That is exactly what we are doing and what we will continue to do.
We have presented taxpayers—all Canadians in fact—with good economic results. We have recorded the best economic growth among all G7 countries. We are negotiating with taxpayers in good faith and we are making investments that will benefit communities and families all across Canada. In order to do so, it is true that we have to constantly count on the support of the public service and we will continue to do so because it is very important to be able to produce results.
We acknowledge the great importance of the public service. That is why we are investing in the public service and we are going to continue along those lines.