Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for the question.
I am astounded at the fact that the NDP in this case would take us on in terms of what our position is. It really has no financial credibility. As members all know, that party's election platform, which was widely rejected by Canadians, proposed to spend an additional $18 billion in four years if it had been elected. It is the leader of the NDP who told Canadians that she never planned on forming a government, so I guess those kinds of outrageous statements can be made to try to rope the people in.
The people are not fooled by such nonsense. Canadians have worked too hard to eliminate the deficit to allow their government to go on a free wheeling and irresponsible tax and spending spree.
When the member opposite from the NDP makes those kinds of outrageous statements, it is incumbent upon those of us on the government side to ensure that that kind of nonsense is put in its place. It has no place in this great country of ours and as a government we will ensure that.