Mr. Speaker, perhaps the defence minister is rehearsing for when he becomes a member of the opposition again. It is the opposition that asks the questions. The government answers them.
The Prime Minister said that acts of God prevented him from keeping some of his promises. Was it an act of God that made the Prime Minister sign NAFTA? Was it an act of God that made the Prime Minister cut CBC funding? Was it an act of God that cut provincial transfer payments to social services and health care? Was it an act of God that cut old age security by 10 per cent?
The Prime Minister can blame God, floods, famine or locusts for his failure. He is the one who broke his promises. Will the Prime Minister simply admit that his promises are worthless?