Mr. Speaker, I can well understand that the hon. member would not recognize a surplus if it hit him.
The fact is yesterday we brought down the first balanced budget in 30 years. We have projected three balanced budgets in a row and that would be the first time that has happened in 50 years.
Let us understand that is a very important thing for this country.
The leader of the Conservative Party has stated that deficits are not important. He has said that he would be prepared to cut taxes and see the country go back into debt.