Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the hon. member's question. I am sure he is well aware that all ministers of the crown have to participate in cutbacks in terms of various expenditures in each of our departments.
The Minister of Finance has been extremely vigilant with cabinet colleagues to make sure that every expenditure is given due consideration.
I wish I could stand in the House today, and indeed in subsequent weeks, and give all sorts of assurances that there will be largess from the Government of Canada as it relates to housing. Quite frankly I think that would be misleading the House.