Pre-Budget Consultations   to rise above mediocrity to reach beyond himself and lead this nation out of a dark tunnel of deficits and debt into the sunshine of renewed prosperity. History has always given the accolades to the leaders who rise to the challenge and buries the rest in footnotes beside the ignominy

Pre-Budget Consultations  . In the field of culture, Quebec can no longer afford having two departments, two councils for the arts and literature, three film development agencies that provide grants and whose officials do the same work and even contradict one another at times. What the federal government is now doing

Pre-Budget Consultations   be more of the same. That is very disturbing, because we need change. We must react to a deficit which has reached gigantic proportions. This year's deficit is more than 6 per cent of the gross domestic product. What is even more worrisome is that a steadily growing share of our debt

Pre-Budget Consultations  : The Keynesian agenda is no longer a viable option. Indeed, even if one abstracts from the deficit and debt problem, it is difficult to reconcile increased government spending with a rebound in economic growth. Government expenditures have already reached unprecedented levels, with spending

Pre-Budget Consultations   directly supports the economic cycle, but by increasing the tax base to reach those who do not pay their fair share of taxes. I would like the hon. member to comment a little further on this. There is another issue I want to raise. In his speech, the hon. member did not mention

Pre-Budget Consultations   the support of all Canadians. Over the past few years we have been told by some economists, bankers and business leaders that we can no longer afford the quality of life Canada has attained. This may be true. But should Canada abandon its commitment to its social programs, programs which

Pre-Budget Consultations   the indirect benefits of the project. During the construction period, tax revenue generated by the project would reach $1.8 billion. This means that the financing of the project would be quickly made up for. This federal investment would not increase the national debt and would allow us

Pre-Budget Consultations   economy. Nor can the Minister of Finance address the deficit on the backs of the most disadvantaged Canadians. It has to be addressed over the longer term. We have to begin with this budget. We have to produce measures which will increase growth and increase the revenue generating

Pre-Budget Consultations  . Because previous Liberal and Conservative governments have neglected the deficit and the growing burden of debt for so long, the easy options for correcting the problem no longer exist. As a constructive alternative today I forward the idea that less means more. Less taxation means

Pre-Budget Consultations   income have all but disappeared. What kind of message is this sending to the Canadian public? It says that the most expensive way to make a living is to have a job working for someone else. It is time for everyone to pay their fair share of taxes. Corporations can no longer expect

Pre-Budget Consultations   reaching the goals that were set by Parliament when we adopted those programs? Our debt management program, the largest program this government administers, has never been evaluated as to its efficiency or effectiveness. This huge program should be critically examined by Parliament

Pre-Budget Consultations   were able to take advantage of this shelter and have already reached the limit. So, they will not be the ones affected in the future, but rather it will be the young generation. Either this shelter will not be available to them or they will not be able to take advantage

Pre-Budget Consultations   successful programs which no longer produce the desired results and which could be replaced by more efficient ones. Given the size of the deficit and the to say the least anemic economic recovery, it is critically important that existing resources be allocated and utilized as efficiently

Pre-Budget Consultations   in the analysis made by Reform Party members, and I think the Bloc Quebecois and the Reform Party will eventually reach common ground on this. Besides I had yesterday the opportunity to discuss at length with the member for Lethbridge before commenting on the speech by the Prime Minister. I

Pre-Budget Consultations   to Minton in the area of the Big Muddy. From the United States border our constituency reaches 180 miles north to the Qu'Appelle Valley. I found that everywhere I went young people were seeking hope. They desire a chance, a way to make themselves known in this great country of ours