Discussion · Oral Questions
Steven MacKinnon Liberal
“Inflation is back down to normal levels. I want the Leader of the Opposition to tell us clearly which government programs he thinks cause inflation. Does he mean help for children, people with disabilities, dental care, groceries, or seniors?”
“Mr. Speaker, inflation has been in the Bank of Canada’s target zone for some time, but we are continuously intrigued by the notion of inflationary spending. I want to ask, and have the Leader of the Opposition answer with absolute clarity, is it the Canada child benefit that is inflationary? Is it the Canada disability benefit? Is it the Canadian dental care plan? Is it the groceries and essentials benefit? Is it old age security? Exactly what is inflationary spending in the eyes of the Leader of the Opposition?”
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“Is it the Canada child benefit?”
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Mr. Speaker, inflation has been in the Bank of Canada’s target zone for some time, but we are continuously intrigued by the notion of inflationary spending. I want to ask, and have the Leader of the Opposition answer with absolute clarity, is it the Canada child benefit that is inflationary? Is it the Canada disability benefit? Is it the Canadian dental care plan? Is it the groceries and essentials benefit? Is it old age security? Exactly what is inflationary spending in the eyes of the Leader of the Opposition?