Mr. Speaker, our government's number one priority is the economy and we continue to execute Canada's economic action plan. Because of our swift actions, 90% of the plan is already being implemented.
Funds have been committed to 7,500 projects and 4,000 have begun in the first six months of our 24-month plan.
Projects across the country are up and running, jobs are being created and communities across the land are seeing the benefit.
We have reduced taxes for families and businesses and implemented measures, such as the home renovation tax credit and the first time homebuyers' tax credit. We are helping the unemployed by extending EI benefits, making it easier to qualify, and expanding EI training programs.
Yet, the recovery is fragile. We are not out of the woods yet and that is why it is crucial that we continue to implement our plan.
This government is committed to staying on course. Doing anything else would be reckless and irresponsible.