Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Industry challenged members to produce a negative report on Canada's productivity. I would like to quote findings of such a report.
Over the past 25 years Canada has had the lowest rate of productivity growth in the G-7.
Canada's overall tax burden is 20% higher than our major competitor, the U.S.
Canada is losing foreign investment, causing low productivity that costs jobs and a strong economy.
The report was given February 18 by the Minister of Industry to the Empire Club in Toronto.
Does the minister stand by his comments about Canada's low productivity?