Mr. Speaker, we voted against them because they did not get the job done. The proof of that is the IMF's economic growth figures for 2012 ranking Canada 152nd worldwide. They are not getting the job done.
Making a budget is about choices. The cost of the Senate last year was $88 million. That could pay OAS benefits for a year for 14,000 Canadian seniors.
The Conservatives' priorities are more senators and more money for the PMO. New Democrats would put seniors and families first.
Why will the Conservatives not put families as a priority in this year's budget? Why will they not put Canadian families first?