Mr. Speaker, most of that 3% must be in my riding then.
It makes absolutely no sense to cut such an effective program in the midst of surpluses. The government will also lose revenue associated with indirect sales coming from cross-border traffic. More important, this is a kick to tourism when it is already down. The high value of the Canadian dollar, more stringent entry requirements and difficulties crossing the border have all been squeezing this industry for some time now.
How can the government justify the elimination of a program that helps Canadian communities when they are already facing bleak times?