Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada has been firm and strong on the issue of tax evasion, whether it is the $444 million that has been allocated to CRA to give it the resources necessary to get tough on this issue, or some of the international initiatives we have taken, including implementing and enhancing reporting standards, which has been endorsed by G20 leaders, to help close loopholes. We have also signed tax treaties with other jurisdictions, which help provide information to crack down on tax cheats worldwide.
The member talks a very strong line in terms of standing up for Canadians as a whole. I wonder if the member can explain why she voted no when it came to having a tax on Canada's wealthiest, or having a tax break for Canada's middle class and those aspiring to be a part of it, or the Canada child benefit program, or our 10% increase of GIS for our most vulnerable seniors across Canada. Why did the NDP vote no to these things and to the $444 million to get tough on tax evasion?