Discussion · Oral Questions
Joël Lightbound Liberal
“We give money to families, we do not take it away. In that member's riding, our child benefit gives $100 million to 24,000 children and cut child poverty by nearly 40%. He voted against that money.”
“Mr. Speaker, I note that, in his question, he referred to taking money away from families. They are experts at taking money away from families. For example, in his riding, Mégantic—L’Érable, $100 million is distributed to 24,000 children through the Canada child benefit. This has reduced child poverty by nearly 40%. He voted against providing an average of $3,500 per child.”
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Mr. Speaker, I note that, in his question, he referred to taking money away from families. They are experts at taking money away from families. For example, in his riding, Mégantic—L’Érable, $100 million is distributed to 24,000 children through the Canada child benefit. This has reduced child poverty by nearly 40%. He voted against providing an average of $3,500 per child.