Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“Our government has introduced programs to make life more affordable, including bigger rebates for groceries and essentials and a tax break. Conservatives usually vote against these. Millions of Canadians across the country benefit from them, and I want the member to admit that.”
“Mr. Speaker, as the member is aware, there are numerous affordability policies or positions that the government has taken to support Canadians, even though the Conservatives tend to vote against them. One of the ones that should be highlighted is the development of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. That is an ongoing program. Its initial announcement saw substantial increases as we converted the GST rebate. Can the member provide his thoughts on how that is literally helping millions of Canadians in every region of our country, either that or the tax break—”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, as the member is aware, there are numerous affordability policies or positions that the government has taken to support Canadians, even though the Conservatives tend to vote against them. One of the ones that should be highlighted is the development of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. That is an ongoing program. Its initial announcement saw substantial increases as we converted the GST rebate. Can the member provide his thoughts on how that is literally helping millions of Canadians in every region of our country, either that or the tax break—