Mr. Speaker, let me say at the outset that I reject the premise that Canadian corporations are more vulnerable because of this decision. In fact, I would suggest, and I think the record would bear me out, that there are far more examples of Canadians taking over foreign investments, or in other words, taking over foreign companies, than the reverse.
To perhaps set the record straight as well, I think the member referred to some member from Edmonton—Strathcona. If she was referring to me, I note that I am from Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre. I know the member would not purposely misrepresent my home riding, and I know she was confused.
Quite simply, I reject the premise of the question from the hon. member for Halifax, who is suggesting that in some way tax policies by this government make Canadian corporations more vulnerable to foreign takeovers. I absolutely reject that premise and I think the record will show that I am on pretty solid ground.