Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance on the Fuel Rebate Program. I appreciate that the Minister has indicated he is willing to consult on the program and listen to advice, but he has also said that he is anxious to get the rebate out quickly. I appreciate that. I think the people who are looking forward to receiving this rebate do want to see the money quickly.
I think we need to spend a little bit of extra time to try and get the program right. That means I do not think we can get our advice to the Minister by noon today. Could the Minister advise us, is there a reason for him having set the deadline for the program to distribute cheques at March 31?