Mr. Speaker, we have stepped up to the plate. I have to question whether the member from Stoney Creek read the budget before he voted against it.
Furthermore, did the NDP know budget 2007 fulfilled most of the recommendations unanimously put forth by the industry committee, supported by the NDP critic, before the NDP voted against it? The hon. member voted against a budget that goes to the heart of addressing manufacturers' concerns. He voted against a two year writeoff for investments in machinery and equipment. He voted against ensuring we would develop an infrastructure that is second to none. He voted against reducing the regulatory burden. He voted against investing in our youth and workers.
The hon. member comes to this chamber to lecture the government about challenges facing the manufacturing industry and manufacturing jobs. He should be ashamed of himself. This government led by our Prime Minister provided one of the best budgets ever for manufacturers and their workers.
It was the NDP members who voted against their industry critic's recommendations, voted against our manufacturing industry and voted against manufacturing jobs.
