Mr. Speaker, mismanagement? The first time we have not had to go to the capital markets to finance the operation of the government in 27 years is not mismanagement. It is good management.
It was interesting to listen to the member. One of his colleagues and said those people who are getting Canada pension are getting 200 percent return on their money. Then the member says it is a mere pittance, we should give them more.
I did not know that was the policy of the Reform Party, to increase Canada pension plan benefits. I did not see that on any of its platform documents. I have not seen that anywhere.
I really have to commend it for recognizing that many seniors are living well under the poverty line and that we should be taking some notice of how to deal with that.
I congratulate the member for realizing the importance of possibly increasing some of our social spending in those areas.