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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Budget 2026-11-05

Replying to Luc Berthold (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, how can Canadians be masters of their own destiny when they lack even the means to fill their refrigerators? This budget tells us that the government is going to get $30 billion in new revenues from Canadians, with absolutely nothing for the middle class. Deficits will reach $62 billion in 2026‑27, $62 billion in 2027‑28, $57 billion in 2028‑29, $53 billion in 2029‑30, and $52 billion in 2030‑31. The debt is going to soar to astronomical levels. Interest is going to reach an all-time high. Who is going to pay for it all? Canadians are going to pay, especially the middle class. Why did you leave out the middle class?”

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Mr. Speaker, Canadians watching at home are probably wondering whether the hon. member has read the right budget. The 2026 budget we have just presented contains $22 billion in measures to make life more affordable for Canadians, on top of the $100 billion in affordability measures already in place. On this side of the House, we know that more needs to be done on housing, and that is exactly what we are doing. We recognize that we need to help Canadians cope with the cost of groceries, because this is a weekly concern for people. We recognize that we need to do more to help people by reducing the gas tax. That is exactly what we have done. We have taken action on the three affordability challenges facing Canadians. We will continue to be there for them every step of the way.