Mr. Speaker, true infrastructure spending is fine, but direct subsidies to the private sector are not fine. The taxpayers are against that.
We learned yesterday that the save the Jets group in Winnipeg is considering applying for charitable status. That would make every donation tax deductible, and then tax weary Canadians would be picking up even more of the tab. The Minister of National Revenue said it was out of the question. However, the Manitoba Entertainment Centre applied for charitable status six weeks ago. Since the Jets have received so much government money and will be receiving more now, they should consider renaming themselves the Winnipeg Challenger Jets.
Will either the Deputy Prime Minister or the representative of revenue and taxation assure the House and Canadians that the Jets and their supporters will not receive charitable status?