Madam Speaker, I think it is important when we look at the beginning of the debate today to look at the contrast between the Conservatives and the government of the day. The government is headed by a Prime Minister who is committed to dealing with issues coming out of the last federal election, issues such as building one Canada, working with premiers, breaking down barriers and increasing trade among the provinces.
The Prime Minister and the government are committed to looking abroad in Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea, India and England. We have substantive legislation looking at ways in which we can expand our economy, create the jobs through the budget, invest in Canadians and invest in Canada. Let us compare that to the Conservative Party. All the Conservatives talk about is “cut, cut, cut” and the issue of deficit. By the way, our deficit is no worse than it was when Stephen Harper was the prime minister in 2009, considering the value of the dollar.
I am wondering if the member can provide his theory as to why he believes cuts are in the best interest of Canadians today.