Mr. Speaker, in the three years we have been in office we have closed more loopholes, more openings in the tax system than any previous government. As a result of our actions the tax act is more fair. Wealthy Canadians are paying far more taxes. I have three pages of measures which we have taken to deal with this.
This issue is not one that only applies to rich Canadians. It applies to Canadians of very ordinary circumstances who for one reason or another decide to leave the country, whether it is to retire in another country or return to the country of their birth. These people ought to be treated fairly. They ought to be treated in a way that does not deprive the state of taxation.
At the same time we have tax treaties with some 60 countries. We are operating in a way that the OECD has established. Our system is tighter than the vast majority of other countries. I am sure members opposite do not want us to act in a way that would be unfair to ordinary Canadians. That is why we asked the finance committee to look at the issue and they did. That is why we have said we are going to act quickly on their recommendations.