Mr. Speaker, like the Deputy Prime Minister said, we have to look at the trend and the trend is in fact improving.
Over 900,000 jobs have been created in this country since December. Over 15,000 jobs were created in April. What has happened is that the participation rate has gone up. It has gone up because the economy is solid. It has gone up because the fundamentals are right. We have low inflation, low interest rates, a balanced budget and declining debt to GDP. The economy is poised to do well. The help wanted index has gone up and that is always a precursor to better job opportunities. That is what has happened. I would hope the hon. member would take that into consideration.