Discussion · Oral Questions
Pierre Poilievre Conservative
“High fuel taxes make diesel too expensive for farmers, and that raises food prices for everyone. The government should accept our plan to scrap these taxes.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is no wonder Canadians are out of money. The Liberal government is out of touch. Yes, the farmers in my riding say the single biggest expense this year is the cost of diesel. Some of them are spending $25,000 or $30,000 on diesel. One farmer spends $5,000 a day during the harvest. All of it gets passed on in higher food costs. The Liberal government continues to add 20¢ a litre in taxes. The best way to save Canadians money is to scrap all those taxes. Will the government accept our idea to save farmers, small businesses, seniors and Canadians money?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, it is no wonder Canadians are out of money. The Liberal government is out of touch. Yes, the farmers in my riding say the single biggest expense this year is the cost of diesel. Some of them are spending $25,000 or $30,000 on diesel. One farmer spends $5,000 a day during the harvest. All of it gets passed on in higher food costs. The Liberal government continues to add 20¢ a litre in taxes. The best way to save Canadians money is to scrap all those taxes. Will the government accept our idea to save farmers, small businesses, seniors and Canadians money?