Mr. Speaker, the hon. member for Huron-Bruce raised two very important points.
First, he recognizes that the government has just tabled a ways and means bill that presents to the Canadian public 100 proposals for improvements to the GST. That speaks directly to the concerns of the Canadian public.
Second, he asked specifically about the notional import tax credit, which is the way the tax has been collected on used cars. It has been so complex, so confusing, so frustrating for the Canadian public that we have changed it. From now on when a Canadian buys a new car and has a trade-in, GST will be paid on the difference only. That makes sense. It speaks directly to the
concerns of Canadians. It is proof that the government is committed to replacing the GST with a tax that is fairer to consumers.