Mr. Speaker, today's debate is on budget 2013. However, I would be pleased to discuss the record of the Liberal government, which eliminated a Conservative deficit while also reducing federal debt and making significant investments in our health care system. We worked closely with the provincial governments at the time.
The current Conservative government is doing the exact opposite, including with its changes to education and skills training.
I remember that last fall, the Prime Minister refused to meet with the premiers in Halifax, which is unacceptable. That type of approach is not good for federal-provincial relations.
I am proud of the Liberal government's record. The current government's approach with the provinces is embarrassing, quite frankly.