Madam Speaker, the hon. member began his comments today by saying that the budget measures were necessary. I wonder if he could clarify that.
This move today takes approximately $1 million per elevator point away from communities in western Canada. The budget bill essentially withdraws about $400 million worth of federal commitment from the province of Saskatchewan alone with no plans in place to manage what is left behind. Can the member tell us today how it is possible that he thinks it is necessary?