First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit  Mr. Speaker, our government's economic action plan has taken a key step in assisting Canadians wishing to purchase a new home. A new first-time homebuyers' tax credit will save new homebuyers up to $750 on the closing costs when buying a new home. This plan will now allow first-time homebuyers to withdraw $25,000 from their retirement savings, $50,000 for couples, to purchase or construct a new home.

Government Accountability  Mr. Speaker, today the Auditor General released her spring report, which includes the details of another Liberal spending scandal. Could the Minister of Natural Resources please tell the House how our government has improved accountability and value for Canadian taxpayers' hard-earned money?

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, the Liberal Party and their leader continue to show they have no clue how to help Canadian families during this economic downturn. The Liberal leader said recently that he “will have to raise taxes”. We thank the Liberal leader for his honesty. Now we know the Liberals want to hike taxes on Canadian families during a global recession.

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago, the Ontario minister of labour heard about the Liberal member for Brampton—Springdale's household paying live-in caregivers less than the minimum wage, confiscating their passports and forcing them to perform humiliating tasks not in their employment contract.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, the best way to fight gangs and organized crime is to disrupt criminal enterprise. Today our Conservative government introduced new legislation to combat auto theft. Gangs thrive on the profits gained from these illegal activities. Cars are stolen and their parts resold to unsuspecting customers.

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, our government continues to work together with our four western provinces to help create sustainable, innovative and strong communities. However, we all know that the west is not immune to what is happening elsewhere with the global recession. Would the Minister of State for Economic Diversification tell the House how our government is investing in the western economy?

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, this government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to women. The Prime Minister appointed the largest percentage of women to cabinet in the history of Canada. He appointed the first minister of state solely responsible for the Status of Women. This morning the Minister of State for the Status of Women made an exciting announcement.

Science and Technology  Mr. Speaker, last week's budget included a significant investment to fund leading edge research and provide innovators with the high end research equipment, laboratories and facilities that they need. Yesterday, the Minister of State for Science and Technology announced details of a new $750 million investment in the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the constituents of Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar for putting their faith in me to represent them as their member of Parliament. I would also like to thank all of those who volunteered last fall, as well as my family members for their ongoing support.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out that our Conservative government has done more for first nations and aboriginals in this country than any other government did.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, over the past six weeks our Prime Minister, our ministers and MPs have participated in prebudget consultations right across the country. It has been the most comprehensive and inclusive prebudget consultation process in Canadian history. The Prime Minister himself has held round tables right across the country.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, the government has listened to Canadians, who are concerned about the worldwide recession and how it is affecting their jobs, their savings and their communities. The government has reached out to Canadians in all regions. The government is putting forth a stimulus package that will be a plan of action.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, these are unprecedented times that need to be taken care of in an unprecedented way. I can reassure the hon. member that Canada will be taking serious, substantial and multi-year action to protect workers, businesses and families during this global recession. The Minister of Finance will provide more detail on our action plan when he introduces a new federal budget in the House tomorrow.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, the throne speech states: Acting on the constructive thoughts and suggestions that have been received, our Government will tomorrow present Canada's economic stimulus plan. The economic stimulus plan will be a plan of action. Our Government is taking immediate action to build Canada through new investment in infrastructure.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, as I am sure the hon. member is aware, it would be inappropriate for me to speculate on specific items within the budget that are to be announced by the Minister of Finance tomorrow. However, I can reassure the member that Canada will be taking serious, substantial and multi-year action to protect workers, businesses and families during this global recession throughout all of Canada.