Mr. Chair, I thank everyone, including the ministers, for gathering here this evening.
All the cuts the government has announced reflect choice, not necessity. The government inherited a remarkably strong financial situation.
Mr. Chair, I will be splitting my time with my hon. colleague from Oakville, and until further notice, unless we advise otherwise, the members will all be asking questions this evening, thus using their time to ask questions.
The government chose to cut literacy programs, child care, student employment, seniors, volunteers and homeless people, among others. Does the size of the cuts reflect the weakness of the minister or does she simply put no value on protecting the vulnerable in society?