Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present three petitions on behalf of my constituents from Okanagan-Similkameen-Merritt.
The first one contains 73 signatures. The petitioners are requesting that Parliament oppose any attempt to alter our ability to provide for a secure retirement by way of taxation of assets or income from RRSPs and pension plans.
The second and third petitions contain a total of 225 signatures and deal with the same subject matter. They are calling on Parliament to reduce the federal deficit by reducing government spending and to refrain from any form of increased taxation.
I agree with my petitioners.