Mr. Speaker, first I want to congratulate my dear friend and colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot on his election. Three days before the federal election, we had a lively debate, and I feel I am once again at the Taverne Magnan. Those who are from Quebec will know that, in Montreal, the Taverne Magnan is almost like the agora, except that alcoholic beverages are served.
Whenever someone speaks on behalf of the Bloc Quebecois, it feels like I am listening over and over to the same cassette. The only thing different is the name of the person speaking. Otherwise, it is always the same baloney.
I am impressed to see that many outraged members across the floor. We hear them whine, if I can put it that way, and it is terrible to see them continually say the same thing.
When we took over, our country was going bankrupt. We inherited a deficit from the Conservatives. But we made the right decisions and now the deficit has almost been eliminated. The member spoke about health programs. We are giving $1.5 billion back to the provinces for these programs. By harmonizing its sales tax with the GST, Quebec made money.
How can the member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot make such statements when he knows full well that the facts do not match the content of his cassette and cliches?