Mr. Speaker, the NDP was opposed to the GST when it was first brought in, and we have opposed the HST for a long time. Other members of the House used to oppose the HST as well. Let me quote from a member who is an economist:
This harmonization of the GST, this tax collusion between provincial and federal governments, is not the way to reverse the economic decline of this country.
Who said that? That is a quote from the Prime Minister during the inaugural debate on the HST.
Why does he now think that this collusion to impose a new tax is a good idea?