Martha Hall Findlay on Business of Supply

In the House of Commons on May 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.

Finance—Main Estimates 2008-09Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

Liberal

Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Willowdale, ON

Mr. Chair, the minister made a statement earlier about certain governments raising taxes and entering into deficits.

I would like to ask the minister, can he tell me who was the last prime minister who inherited deficits and turned them into significant surpluses?

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