Mr. Speaker, it is because we live in a democratic society and always want to make the soundest possible decisions.
Canadians should have a say in the finances of the country. I think they have indicated how satisfied they are with the overall direction in which the government and the Minister of Finance have taken those finances so far.
We will make the most judicious use possible of the money with which we have been entrusted and are taking a very balanced approach that clearly meets with Canadians' approval.