As usual, I take very seriously the intervention made by the hon. member for Acadie—Bathurst in the House of Commons on this issue. However, everyone knows that, when a point of order is raised, we have to wait a while before we know exactly what the remarks are about.
If some members think that the Chair has been too generous, I plead guilty. However, I hope that in the long run, I will show the same generosity toward members on both sides of the House, especially when the remarks deal with issues that were raised during question period. That being said, I respectfully accept the criticism.
We will now proceed to questions and comments with regard to the ongoing debate. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance.