Mr. Speaker, it is certainly the intention of the government that the banks pay their fair share of taxes. As the member knows, in addition to the normal corporate tax there is an additional large corporation tax imposed upon the banks. In addition to that there is a tax on the capital of all financial institutions.
We are obviously very concerned about the health of the economy. There have been extensive committee reports involving the banking system. I thought the industry committee came up with a very good report this year. The finance committee has as well looked at these issues. Unfortunately I am not in a position to direct the finance committee, but I obviously would be prepared to co-operate with it in any way, shape or form.