Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member opposite for his question.
We as a government have always moved forward in a non-partisan way hoping to do what is best for the interest of all Canadians and for the country. It is important we continue to do so.
I am amazed at the allegation made by the hon. member in terms of what we as a government are doing. It is clear through not only this debate but through question period and other times that the Reform Party repeatedly wants to take the position of negativity, of extremism, and all kinds of outrageous and outlandish positions when it comes to offenders, victims and everyone else in the criminal justice system. It is quite outrageous. Canadians see through that kind of nonsense and I am glad they do.
Every time we as a government have tried to take concrete steps to address the causes of crime, child poverty, educational opportunities and other issues related to these kinds of things, it would appear we were stymied by members opposite. It is outrageous and too bad. That party would slash over $1 billion from social services programs in Canada.