Mr. Speaker, I am glad we are having the debate. I would like to read something to the House of Commons concerning what NDP Premier Romanow said: “When asked about the use of the EI surplus, Premier Romanow called for a sustainable balanced reduction in that surplus to be used for the general good of the public. I just think there is a surplus and it could be put to good use for the people of Canada. Health care is my generally favoured approach but I am prepared to look at other options”.
In the House of Commons on September 30th, 1998. See this statement in context.