Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by commending, thanking, and congratulating the member for the quality of his French. It is really remarkable and impressive. I see that my colleague from Berthier—Maskinongé is nodding because she shares the same vision and has said the same thing. Let us be proud of all the members who speak admirably in French and English, which is appreciated. I will also commend the President of the Treasury Board, who answered some questions in excellent French.
Now, the issue raised by my colleague from British Columbia and a member of the second opposition party is quite pertinent and goes to the heart of today's debate. When we have to vote on a budget, we need to know the exact amounts that will be spent and where, how, and when they will be spent. Furthermore, the results should be reported on a regular basis.
In this instance, for the $7.4 billion, that is not happening. We are not even close to having ministerial responsibility. That is why we are very concerned and believe that the government should fix this situation, tell Canadians the truth, and not wait until after the election to disclose how it spent this money.