Mr. Speaker, what is really increasing by 36% is Liberal government spending on consultants. Last year it spent $20 billion on consultants, which was preposterous, and now that figure has gone up to $26 billion. That shows a complete lack of control over spending. Canadians want a government that will control spending.
Why is the Minister of Finance refusing to table a budget?
He was even criticized by his leader last week. Will the finance minister commit to tabling a budget this spring to—