Mr. Speaker, in the context of the exchange that has been going on in the House, I cannot help but feel that one other issue needs to be addressed to broaden the nature of this debate. We have had 38 tax increases since this government took office in 1993. There has been bracket creep, business taxes, going after people with social security benefits, CPP, EI, et cetera. I look at all these things.
It strikes me that tens of billions of dollars have come out of the pockets of Canadians, Canadian businesses, those people who create and sustains jobs in Canada. The money has come out and is now being siphoned off to create a bigger administration and bureaucracy. Once again I am struck by how tens of billions of dollars can be taken out of people's pockets every year, increased taxes, 38 new tax increases since 1993. There have been two so far and more increases proposed since the June 2 election.
At the same time we have these pittances. There is cutting in education and giving back a small amount in scholarships. There is raising taxes on businesses, people who create jobs and families and giving back a little in some sort of business loans program which most businesses do not need when they apply for it.