Mr. Speaker, if the NDP were allowed to manage any file in this government, its principle would be pay now and pay later.
This government has decided to ensure that there is a balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship. The budget that we have put forward, as well as the budget implementation bill, will provide continued funding for the protection of Canada's environment, including programs like the clean air monitoring system and our oil sands monitoring program, as well as ensuring that our economy continues to grow.
This is a principle that the NDP absolutely does not understand.