Which, in turn, saves the government money on social programs. We have difficult choices to make. There are too many programs and services we can no longer put off. For the sake of the next generation, we must take action.
Madam Speaker, the Standing Committee on Finance has given the government little alternative but to present a balanced budget. But, this is part of the latest trend in Canadian politics, which is placing a burden on the subsequent generation. Madam Speaker, right now, I'm more concerned about whether there will be a subsequent generation. I will be tabling a report prepared for me by the research division, outlining budget initiatives in other Canadian jurisdictions. Deficit financing may be the only option. I ask that Members not dismiss this option out of hand. Thank you.