Madam Speaker, we will budget whatever amount is needed to lift people out of poverty. It is as simple as that. That is vital. In any case, that money will come back to the community and stimulate spending in our local economy. It will be good for everyone. It will be good for these people, as well as for local businesses.
Earlier today, the member for Winnipeg North said that his party would like to be able to do this. I would remind him that he is in government.