Mr. Speaker, the one point I would like to make is a point which I made during my speech.
We have an opportunity in the House to debate where we are going in this country based on the mandate we were given in June by Canadians. The hon. member however seems to want to continue to live in the past with the highest interest rates in history.
Today we have the lowest interest rates in 30 years. Canadians are benefiting because of lower interest rates. The economy is benefiting because of low interest rates. The debt is on a downward track and the government has made a commitment to reduce the debt as a ratio to the GDP.
If we want to start talking about the past, the member is certainly able to do that. However I would like to continue to demonstrate that this government has made commitments, has established priorities and will continue to meet those priorities.
With respect to the harmonization of the GST, Quebec has benefited from that. There has been no reduction in revenue to the provincial government as a result of harmonization of the GST. The member knows that yet he continues to stand in the House claiming that the government owes Quebeckers a payment. I disagree. The member should clarify his remarks. I look forward to the continuing debate.