Discussion · Oral Questions
Joël Lightbound Liberal
“Canada has one of the best credit ratings and lowest debts among our peer countries. The member should vote for our programs, like dental care and help with groceries, which support thousands of families in his own riding.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us be clear about Canada’s fiscal position. Canada is one of only two G7 countries with a AAA rating. We have a better debt-to-GDP ratio and deficit-to-GDP ratio than our G7 peers. However, what I still do not understand is why the member insists on systematically voting against measures that have a very direct impact, whether it is a tax cut, the groceries and essentials benefit or the Canadian dental care plan. Those programs affect 23,614 residents in his riding, not to mention the 23,000 children who are benefiting from the Canada child benefit. If he wants to talk about helping families, he should put his vote where his mouth is.”
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Mr. Speaker, let us be clear about Canada’s fiscal position. Canada is one of only two G7 countries with a AAA rating. We have a better debt-to-GDP ratio and deficit-to-GDP ratio than our G7 peers. However, what I still do not understand is why the member insists on systematically voting against measures that have a very direct impact, whether it is a tax cut, the groceries and essentials benefit or the Canadian dental care plan. Those programs affect 23,614 residents in his riding, not to mention the 23,000 children who are benefiting from the Canada child benefit. If he wants to talk about helping families, he should put his vote where his mouth is.