Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the remarks of the member opposite. I would simply like to make a few comments, before asking a question. I do not know whether the member realizes that what the government is proposing is really the starting point for the process leading to another budget within the next year?
Although I found some of the member's comments interesting, I would like to find out from the hon. member whether he does not agree with me that the place to perhaps put his words into action is the House of Commons committee? Therefore, would he not agree that his comments, interesting though they may be, have an option, which is the parliamentary finance committee?