Mr. Speaker, unlike the hon. member who would like to cut $15 billion out of the social programs of the government, we do not feel that way.
What is interesting is that it is not all members of the Reform Party who want these programs stopped. In fact, as late as November 12 the member for Nanaimo—Cowichan wrote to me saying “I have received several complaints from constituents who have been very frustrated over the time it takes for Canada jobs funds to be approved”. He said that he could understand the frustrations experienced by applicants but that he was wondering if there was any way that the waiting period for Canada jobs funds could be shortened.