Madam Speaker, this legislation affords members of Parliament of all political parties a look at how we can give a bit of a tax break by saying that during the holiday season, for two months, Canadians do not have to pay the GST on a number of products. I would have thought members of all political parties would reflect positively on this particular motion. I am a little but not overly surprised that the Conservatives are voting against it. However, listening to the member opposite, it sounds like the Bloc is going to be joining the Conservatives in voting against it.
Would the member not recognize that during the holiday season, given what Canadians have had to endure, even though we have done relatively better than virtually any other country in the world, it is a good thing to give them that bit of a break, even if it is just for two months? Why would he not support it?