Mr. Speaker, the hon. member, as well as other members, has alluded to surprises in the budget.
Frankly, we have had quite enough surprises from the government already. It is great to hear the anecdote about the member going to a restaurant and finding someone there who agrees with him. However, we need to look at the numbers and the facts.
I talked about numbers with regard to inequality and the tax changes. The Liberals have trouble with this. They have trouble with the numbers. It is clear from their budget policy that they have trouble with the numbers. Those who benefit from the tax changes are those making between $45,282 and $90,563. They are the only ones who will get a tax cut. Those making less than that $45,000 mark will pay more because they lose the benefit of the tax-free savings accounts.
This bill benefits members of Parliament who make less than $200,000 but more than $90,000 a year. It benefits other people in that higher-income category. It does not benefit those who need it the most. These are the lines that the Liberals have, but they simply do not match up with the reality of the numbers.