Mr. Speaker, I heard the hon. member talk about business opportunities, trade zones and the investment into infrastructure that this budget addresses.
I remind the member on the opposite side that due to his government's inaction trade with Europe has fallen dramatically. We know that it is on the rise, but what it used to be historically is not there due to the government's high taxes over previous years.
The hon. member talked about infrastructure. This budget has only committed $150 million toward infrastructure. We know, and everybody knows, there has been a huge outcry because of a need for infrastructure investment. Why did his government not use the dedicated taxes it collects and invest them in infrastructure? Why was such a key area not addressed in this budget?