Mr. Speaker, last October the government provided a very accurate analysis of this country's financial situation. It was an analysis praised by the financial markets. It was an analysis praised by the great majority of economists. It was an analysis praised by those of the Reform Party who understand economics, who basically said it was an accurate analysis. Is he about to now deny that which his colleagues said?
Let me tell the House something. I know it is hard for this member to accept some good news. This country is leading the G-7 in growth, leading the G-7 in employment, leading the G-7 in controlling inflation.
For the love of heaven let me say today, manufacturing shipments in this country were up 1.6 per cent in December and 12-