Discussion · Government Orders
Jagsharan Singh Mahal Conservative
“We support this bill because it protects consumers. But the government should also get rid of the whole carbon tax. Removing 20 cents per litre on gas would save families over 1,200 dollars a year. People would not need government rebates if they could keep their own money.”
“Mr. Speaker, as I said in my speech, we, in essence, support the legislation. We support the rationale behind the legislation. Conservatives support the idea that consumer fairness should be at the core of every step the government takes. The hon. member raised two questions: one about the rebates that they are offering to Canadians and one about the bill being studied in the committee. Our position is to scrap all of the carbon taxes. The Liberals are just half listening to us. They only decided to get rid of 15¢ per litre. We are asking for 20¢ per litre. That would save a family over $1200 per year. Why do we not leave more money in Canadians’ pockets so they do not have to look to the government for rebates and they do not have to look to the government for handouts?”
Mr. Speaker, as I said in my speech, we, in essence, support the legislation. We support the rationale behind the legislation. Conservatives support the idea that consumer fairness should be at the core of every step the government takes. The hon. member raised two questions: one about the rebates that they are offering to Canadians and one about the bill being studied in the committee. Our position is to scrap all of the carbon taxes. The Liberals are just half listening to us. They only decided to get rid of 15¢ per litre. We are asking for 20¢ per litre. That would save a family over $1200 per year. Why do we not leave more money in Canadians’ pockets so they do not have to look to the government for rebates and they do not have to look to the government for handouts?