Madam Speaker, I omitted to mention at the beginning of my speech that I will be sharing my time with my colleague from Provencher.
When I began my speech I indicated that I would be referring only to elements of the budget that were very important to my riding. These dealt with the CHST and the seniors benefits.
Over the last two or three weeks I have spoken to a great many people in my riding about both of these matters. About 90 per cent of the people I spoke to will be better off under the new seniors program.
I am extremely pleased that the Minister of Finance and the House had the foresight to look at those who are most in need of the benefits that they will now receive under the new program.