“The government should spend more money because gas prices are high. Suspending a fuel tax is a good start. I want to know what other government spending the Finance Minister will announce to help with the problem.”
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A debate about suspending the federal fuel excise tax to provide relief from rising fuel prices. The Liberal members spent their time praising each other and talking about how great the member from Bay of Quinte is, rather than discussing the substance of the tax relief measure.
“I'm filling time with flattery and patriotism. We cut a gas tax and it's popular. The other party should agree our spending helps Canadians. We will spend more to reduce grocery prices too.”