Mr. Speaker, let us go back over our government's record this past spring.
We have increased full and part-time jobs, lowered taxes for Canadian families, signed new trade agreements, invested $150 million for community infrastructure and expanded Canada's student loans and grants. We brought “royal” back to our navy and air force and we cut red tape for veterans. We have created national parks and expanded existing parks. We have invested $50 million to protect species at risk. We have maintained our country's path for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
In contrast, the Leader of the Opposition has managed to accomplish one thing: oppose everything.
That leader called an entire sector of the economy a disease. He believes the only way to promote growth in one sector of the economy is to drive another one down.
As countries around the world struggle with out-of-control deficits and debt, Canada is on the right track to balance the budget, and while our government rolls up its sleeves and continues on the path to provide opportunity, hope and long-term prosperity for Canadians, we expect the NDP leader--