Your government is out of control with its spending. You've incurred a huge debt load. It's resulting in $840 more expense for the average Canadian household right now, meaning that families are taking home less money and are feeling crunched, which means that poverty levels increase.
Now, here's what we know. We know that when poverty increases, it disproportionately impacts women. We know that first nations women living off reserves are four times as likely to be poor. We know that visible minority women and women with disabilities are three times as likely to be poor, and we know that single mothers are two times as likely to be poor.
Women across this country recognize the harm caused by your out-of-control spending and increased deficit, which is why 53% of women across this country, coast to coast, prefer a balanced budget rather than your out-of-control spending.
Minister, my question again is this. Does that make these 53% of women who also disagree with your budget—including first nations women, visible minority women, women who live with disabilities, and single mothers—neanderthals?