Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Deputy Prime Minister.
I think it is fair to say that citizens in all provinces and territories today are concerned about what they hear of the government's plans to reduce the unemployment insurance program, reduce pension coverage, reduce health care funding, reduce post-secondary education funding, reduce support for all social programs and last, high interest rates and high unemployment levels.
Knowing that this is in place and these are the trends, why should Canadians in any province and territory today be hopeful about the future?