Mr. Speaker, I have a very quick comment to follow up on what the hon. member said.
His leader proposed the program in 1997 with tax increases amounting to $8 billion but spending increases of almost $20 billion. That leaves a shortfall of $12 billion.
The hon. member just got up and said how his party is very concerned about finances and to ensure balance. There is a $12 billion difference and the NDP never did explain how or where it would find the $12 billion. I will give the hon. member a chance.