Mr. Speaker, the question is whether we should concentrate on the problems here or have a world meeting, The answer is pretty easy and obvious. Of course we should do both. Canada does not stand alone in the world. No country, not even the greatest economic giants, can isolate itself from the global world situation.
Obviously we have to do both and the Minister of Finance has done just that. That is why the budget is being applauded both at home and by international experts throughout the world.