I know it because I have lived it, unlike the member opposite.
Our government's spending on science and technology helps support world-class Canadian research and helps us achieve key social goals. Unlike the NDP carbon tax that would eliminate jobs, we are creating them by focusing on research.
We have continued our support for science and technology through the economic action plan 2012 by doubling R and D support to small and medium sized businesses through the industrial research assistance program. Unlike the NDP, which wants to kill jobs and small businesses, we are committed to turning ideas and innovations into new marketable, competitive opportunities for job creation.
We have a proven track record, unlike the NDP, which just wants to kill jobs through its carbon tax.