Statement to the Liberal Leader - May 8, 2008

Mr. Mervin Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, it looks like the Liberal leader is in for a tough summer. We have learned he plans to tour the country attempting to convince Canadians his new massive gas tax is a good idea. With gas prices estimated at being the highest they have ever been this summer, that is going to take a lot of explaining.

    I hope he also tells Canadians why he supports raising the GST back to 7% and possibly even higher. Maybe he will also explain wanting to spend over $63 billion bringing this country into a deficit.

    Prudent decisions by our government have allowed Canada's economic fundamentals to remain strong. We have lowered taxes, reduced debt and carefully managed government spending. Disposable income has been rising steadily and net employment has increased by over three-quarters of a million new jobs.

    As the Liberal leader tries to convince Canadians that he should be in charge of their hard-earned money this summer, I wish him luck. He is going to need it.