Mr. Speaker, I would like to set the record straight quickly as I know there are others who would like to speak. I would like to talk to some of the information which my hon. colleague provided with regard to things such as the balanced budget, debt repayment plan and a few other things such as comments he made regarding the EI fund.
My colleague said that the government is taking credit for a balanced budget. We applaud that and we think that is very good. But we also want to make note that this was done by Canadians and the rate of taxes they have paid. There have been a number of increases in taxes made by this Liberal government. The credit should go where it is deserved and that is to Canadian taxpayers.