Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's replies are hardly inspiring confidence. The provincial premiers have joined thousands of Canadians in saying no to tax increases, no to new taxes, and no to tax grabs in the name of tax equity.
As provinces like Alberta, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan reduce their deficits their citizens are looking for tax relief. The last thing they need to see is a tax grab by a fiscally irresponsible federal government.
What assurances could the Prime Minister give to the citizens of those provinces that their reward for practising fiscal responsibility is not going to be a tax grab by a fiscally irresponsible federal government?