Madam Speaker, it was interesting to hear the Liberal speaker, in his ever snarky manner, refer to what was in the budget and what was not in the budget.
I will tell the House what was not in the budget: $3.8 million a year for Canadians living with autism. In a budget that is now in the $50 billion range, in terms of deficit over two years, the government could not find a dime per Canadian.
The member for Winnipeg North, during the debate on the Canadian autism partnership, had some interesting words. He said:
Opposition members have already made their decision, and that decision is supported by the New Democrats, and that is good for them. We know the fine work the Canadian Autism Partnership Project has done in the past. We recognize that. I have visited the website, as I am sure most members have. The organization has done a phenomenal job in consultations...
He had all that to say just before he voted against it.
I will thank the hon. member for supporting Canadians living with autism, along with Conservatives, fellow New Democrats, and the Green Party. Why were the Liberal members were whipped to vote against it?