Mr. Speaker, I listened to the member and her compassionate approach. She brought back memories of the short lived Prime Minister and what price she had to pay in the most recent process.
Never before have inclusion and consultation taken place with respect to putting the budget together. There is no question the minister has gone from coast to coast to coast. He opened up the process. He listened to the people. Based on what they told us he delivered with respect to the RRSPs and capital gains.
The member spoke about manipulation and humiliation. I do not see any manipulation in going out to the people and asking them what we can give them and for their input so that we can put a package together that will be good for all in Canada.
There were no tax increases. Does the hon. member not think that putting $300 million back into small businesses as a result of the reduction in the UIC will enhance their opportunities to hire people?