Discussion · Oral Questions
Joël Lightbound Liberal
“Canadians are struggling with costs, but the opposition member keeps voting against help for them. He voted against grocery rebates, dental care for his own voters, and child benefits.”
“Mr. Speaker, the opposition member is right in saying that some Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. What is difficult to explain is why this member votes against measures to help Canadians every chance he gets. Take, for example, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. On June 5, 12 million Canadians will get a cheque to help them with the cost of groceries. Another example is the Canadian dental care plan, which helps 20,000 people in the member’s riding. He voted against that plan. Finally, I will mention a flagship measure, the Canada child benefit. The member voted against $73 million in his riding—”
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“Is it the Canadian dental care plan?”
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Mr. Speaker, the opposition member is right in saying that some Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. What is difficult to explain is why this member votes against measures to help Canadians every chance he gets. Take, for example, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. On June 5, 12 million Canadians will get a cheque to help them with the cost of groceries. Another example is the Canadian dental care plan, which helps 20,000 people in the member’s riding. He voted against that plan. Finally, I will mention a flagship measure, the Canada child benefit. The member voted against $73 million in his riding—