Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is referring to a resolution that was passed at a party convention and is not referring to a commitment of the government.
There is no doubt that every single member in this House and every single member in the Liberal Party would like to eliminate the tax on books. The problem very clearly is that we also have to deal with a very difficult financial condition in this country and we are achieving a balance.
The balance is to promote literacy. The way in which we have decided to do it is to be selective. Yes, we are going to support those who are in the front line in the fight to promote literacy. We are going to eliminate the tax on books for schools, libraries, municipalities and charities. This is very important. If the hon. member does not understand how important it is that we take very scarce financial resources and promote literacy, then I wonder what in God's name he is doing in this House.