Mr. Speaker, the member has been very critical of some of the things he says are in the budget. He has not recognized the programs for youth.
The theme of my speech when I give it next week is to compliment the government on two main things: the government has maintained its deficit targets and there are no new taxes. In my opinion it is reassuring to see that it is possible for a government to make a budgetary plan, as was outlined in the Liberal red book, and then stick to that plan budget after budget.
I did acknowledge the member opposite saying the government did have a plan. That plan projected certain deficit targets. Not only will we meet those targets, we will exceed those targets.
The main objective of the Liberal platform, the point I want to make, was job creation. There is a recognition of that. That is what we are doing by creating the proper economic climate.
The member would acknowledge that there is a direct link between deficit reduction, interest rate reduction and job creation. That is the aim of the government. That is what it will continue to do as it not only meets its targets but exceeds its targets on its way to a zero deficit over the next number of years.