Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that question. I certainly agree with him regarding employment insurance.
Much of the deficit reduction has been on the backs of individuals and the provinces. Look at the social commitment the Liberal government has in plain terms. It has betrayed the taxpayer and has cut back on transfer payments to the provinces. Really, looking at the situation plain and simple, it betrayed the social contract. There were health care cuts to the point where there are line-ups in the hospitals and where there is a serious technology gap in our hospitals as far as treatment is concerned.
I agree with the hon member that the money taken in this regard should go back to the wage earner and to the businessman.