No one has spoken more eloquently before the House and in international arenas in support of principles of environmental protection and conservation of scarce natural resources.
The hon. member will understand that the government is committed as a top priority to reducing the deficit, to balancing the budget. Our treasurer has brought in a magnificent budget that has commanded general support. This has involved, however, in the interests of achieving that, across the board economies in all departments imposed.
Consistent with this-