Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
The Senate wants to go on yet another spending spree. Last year the Senate had a budget increase of 10% and overspent. Now it wants another 6%.
Given the pressing demands on the public purse, does the Minister of Finance really think it is proper to spend the hard-earned dollars of Canadian taxpayers on a two year 16% increase for the unelected, undemocratic Senate? Will the Minister of Finance—