Discussion · Government Orders
Danielle Martin Liberal
“It makes sense to borrow money if we spend it on building things for the country's future. Can the member explain the plan to separate everyday spending from building costs and balance the everyday budget?”
“Mr. Speaker, I think Canadians understand that at a time like this when we have to face going into deficit, we should be doing it to invest in infrastructure that will build the country for the future. I am wondering if the member could talk a bit about the concept of separating our operating and capital expenditures and moving to try to balance the operating budget as a government over the coming years.”
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Mr. Speaker, I think Canadians understand that at a time like this when we have to face going into deficit, we should be doing it to invest in infrastructure that will build the country for the future. I am wondering if the member could talk a bit about the concept of separating our operating and capital expenditures and moving to try to balance the operating budget as a government over the coming years.