Discussion · Government Orders
Eric Lefebvre Conservative
“The government's gas tax cut ends on Labour Day, right when back-to-school costs hit families. I want the minister to explain why he will not drop all gas taxes for the entire year.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will start with some praise for the minister. There is no doubt that, in the House, the minister uses Canada’s two official languages in his various speeches in a very equitable manner. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for that. However, now I would like to challenge the minister. The motion I moved today has to do with the gas tax. Right now, we have a half measure, or technically a third of a measure, that ends on Labour Day. Labour Day coincides with back-to-school season, when families usually incur additional expenses. I want to know why the minister is unwilling to adopt the Conservative proposal to eliminate all gas taxes for all of 2026. I challenge the minister to directly respond to my question.”
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Mr. Speaker, I will start with some praise for the minister. There is no doubt that, in the House, the minister uses Canada’s two official languages in his various speeches in a very equitable manner. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for that. However, now I would like to challenge the minister. The motion I moved today has to do with the gas tax. Right now, we have a half measure, or technically a third of a measure, that ends on Labour Day. Labour Day coincides with back-to-school season, when families usually incur additional expenses. I want to know why the minister is unwilling to adopt the Conservative proposal to eliminate all gas taxes for all of 2026. I challenge the minister to directly respond to my question.