Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honoured by the support of my colleagues and surprised at the support from the Liberals but I do appreciate it.
It was only yesterday that we learned that one of the biggest high tech employers in Canada has laid off another 2,500 workers. Every day we get reports that growth in the economy is slowing down. The dollar is in difficulty. There is neglect by government. Consumer confidence is down. Even the auditor general some time ago asked the question: Who is minding the store?
What specific steps are being taken to restore the confidence of Canadians in the economy?