Mr. Speaker, the member makes reference to how the budget is going to have a tangible impact on Atlantic Canada in particular.
I think Canadians are aware that this budget is going to cut just over 19,000 civil servant jobs. That will have a significant impact on all Canadians from coast to coast. No doubt that in itself warrants a great deal of debate.
Towards the end of his remarks, the member made reference to the limitations that the government has put on debate on this budget bill.
That aside, the member spoke about environmental legislation.
There are some 70 different pieces of legislation that would be affected through the back door in passing this budget. I am wondering if the member might want to further comment on that? This is in essence an entire legislative agenda that the government is trying to sneak through the back door, which is a slap in the face to democracy. This is what the Prime Minister is doing by not respecting the need for due diligence and fair process in a democratic state.