Madam Speaker, the member should probably check the record, knowing that we have had combined HST for quite some time in Atlantic Canada. Maybe his counterparts in Nova Scotia may look into answering his question about morality. In fact, they increased the GST. His question should probably be directed toward them.
However, in the meantime, let us take a look his comment on the surplus. Our record is such that we cut both personal income taxes and corporate taxes because the timing was right.
At this time, we are trying to debate looking at targeted investments for people who want to get educated, or who want to achieve literacy skills or who are in seasonal work. The whole gist of the conversation is how these targeted investments could help.
I do not see how, at this point in time, this indirect tax cut is supposed to be a great panacea for the people and average worker across the country.
For example, let us look at the situation of corporate tax cuts and the increased amount of cash they have on hand as a result. Is that for the worker or the shareholder? Maybe this question should be asked.