Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois is proposing a $5 billion plan to stimulate the economy without incurring any deficit, and I insist on that aspect.
While others, including the United States, are taking concrete action, this government is satisfied with what it has already done, not realizing that the economic situation has changed drastically. President Bush is proposing a plan of at least $60 billion. And the Canadian government will enjoy huge surpluses in spite of the slowdown.
What is the Minister of Finance waiting for to act and to propose a plan in order to meet the economic challenge that is facing us?