Discussion · Oral Questions
Wayne Long Liberal
“The opposition cannot be trusted on affordability. They voted against giving child benefits to low-income families, against a school food program for hungry kids, and against dental care for seniors.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us just think about this for Canadians. That member and that party voted against targeting the Canada child benefit to families that need it the most. They think a family that makes $500,000 should get the same as a single mother who makes $20,000 a year. They voted against a school food program; voted against feeding hungry children. They voted against a dental program that gives dental care to seniors who need it the most. That side has no credibility when it comes to affordability. On this side of the House—”
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Mr. Speaker, let us just think about this for Canadians. That member and that party voted against targeting the Canada child benefit to families that need it the most. They think a family that makes $500,000 should get the same as a single mother who makes $20,000 a year. They voted against a school food program; voted against feeding hungry children. They voted against a dental program that gives dental care to seniors who need it the most. That side has no credibility when it comes to affordability. On this side of the House—