Mr. Speaker, we often hear from the Conservatives about the issue of a budget. The reality is that when Stephen Harper was elected as prime minister, it was in February, and he did not introduce a budget until May.
There was a federal election on April 28, and we have a new government and a new Prime Minister. Does the member really believe it is that simple to put forward a national budget when billions and billions of dollars are being spent? It took Mr. Harper, many years ago, a number of months to present a budget.
Why does the Conservative Party seem to have a differing opinion regarding Harper's performance or capabilities and the current Prime Minister's?