Mr. Speaker, it is merely a question of balance. It would be ridiculous to annihilate social programs in the interests of saving them. Consequently, we have to find the place in the system where we strike the balance that allows the programs to be affordable.
I have great faith in the wisdom of Canadians. They were presented with the option put forward in this budget of a target of 3 per cent at the end of the third year and were also presented with the option put forward by the Reform Party. They picked our solution. I have some faith in the good judgment of not just the Minister of Finance and my colleagues in the government, but also the good judgment of Canadians who chose a balanced approach.