Madam Speaker, I must correct something. My colleague opposite said that, in 1984, the Liberal government left behind a debt of $250 billion. The debt was not $250 billion, but $160 billion. There is a big difference. In 1984, in terms of the Canadian economy, the debt was one of the lowest among the industrialized countries. I therefore find it a bit odd that he is providing incorrect figures. He could look at the facts.
Secondly, he mentioned that Mr. Rivard, the head of the dairy producers association, had said it was a tough budget. It is true. It is pretty tough, but it must be remembered that a Liberal government elevated the dairy industry to its present level. With milk quotas, dairy farmers in Quebec have become some of our wealthiest farmers. We must look at both sides of the issue.
I would tell my colleague across the floor that he should try to quote figures accurately. There are consequences for failing to do so.