“Mr. Speaker, I understand that there is a right time for implementing such a measure, but we also need indicators to prove that it will have the desired effect on the most vulnerable. That part is a bit more difficult. We are in favour of helping people who are struggling to afford housing, clothing and food in these difficult times. Gas is an essential consumer good. However, it is still important to make sure that this measure will not help the greedy oil and gas companies rack up even bigger profits. There is already a dedicated policy of giving those companies billions of dollars in support. I, for one, think that the government could make an effort to support seniors as well and increase old age security by ending its support for oil and gas companies. Perhaps my colleague is in favour of that.”
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Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 109 wordsmy colleague is glossing over the fact that this measure is temporary, whereas he is proposing a measure that will be permanent and may not be appropriate.That said, his concerns are valid.I think we do need to monitor the situation.Vague promiseI have no indications and have not heard anything to suggest that the tax suspension has benefited the oil companies.Obviously, the cost of gas has continued to rise, 1but I think that can mostly be attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.I think that, without the tax suspension, the price at the pumps would be even higher today, probably above $2 per litre.
