My colleagues do not want me to conclude. I realize that my time is running out.
On page 4 of the Prime Minister's reply to the Speech from the Throne, he was wise to emphasize the following:
Our growth in living standards: first among the countries of the G-7.
We rank first.
Our job growth: fastest among the countries of the G-7.
Our budgetary surplus: alone among the countries of the G-7.
And the Prime Minister added:
There is today a new confidence among Canadians. We are focused on possibility. We are ready to compete, to excel, to showcase what we have to offer.