Mr. Speaker, the Reform Party often says that in generalities and yet proposes programs and program cuts that would make victims and casualties of women, children, the disabled, and seniors in this country. That is what its programs would accomplish.
For the first time in 20 years, this government is going to reverse that pattern which the member talked about of increasing interest payments, increasing debt and increasing the burden on the future. For the first time this country and this House are going to see action instead of promises.
This country is not prepared to sacrifice on the altar of short term economic need those who most need to have a stake in the future of this country, those who most need the opportunity to develop their skills and their talents and the ability to be fully part of the Canadian economy and Canadian society.