“Our government has cut taxes more than 19 times to help lower costs for Canadians. We cut taxes on fuel, income, new homes, and for many businesses and workers.”

“Madam Speaker, the member said, “more taxes.” From my count, our government has put in place over 19 tax cuts. We are singularly focused on bringing down costs for Canadians. We have paused the excise tax on fuel and cut the consumer carbon tax. We have cut income tax. We have cut GST on new homes. We have cut tax for mineral and critical mineral exploration. We have cut tax for businesses that invest in R and D, new machinery, equipment, IP protection and IT networks. We cut taxes for tradespeople who have to travel for work and for those who invest in clean tech—”

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“Our government cut taxes in many ways. We cut taxes for clean energy, for people selling small businesses to their workers, and for investments. We also made it easier to get disability tax help and to file taxes.”

“Madam Speaker, I had run out of time because there are so many tax cuts that our government has put in place that I just could not fit them in, so let me continue. We cut taxes for those who invest in clean technology, clean hydrogen and clean electricity, as well as for those who invest in carbon capture, utilization and storage. We cut taxes for employers who sell their small business to their employees. We cancelled the capital gains tax increase. We made it easier to access the disability tax credit. Canada has the most competitive tax rate in all of the G7, and we have made it easier for Canadians to file their taxes so they can take advantage of both tax deductions and federal—”

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“The Conservatives vote against school food, dental care, cheaper child care, and money for groceries and kids. They should support these programs to help Canadians.”

“Madam Speaker, let us take a look at the record of those across the aisle and of all the programs that the Conservatives continue to vote against. They are voting against a national school food program. They are voting against dental care for Canadians. They are voting against the groceries and essentials benefit that, in five weeks’ time, on June 5, is going to be putting dollars into the pockets of families right across Canada. These Conservatives vote against affordable child care. They vote against the Canada child benefit. If the member wants to stand up to talk about making life more affordable for Canadians, she should come over here, get on board and vote for the programs that are supporting Canadians.”

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“Our government gave the House a responsible economic plan. Canada has the lowest debt and best job participation among the G7 countries. We also have strong economic growth and high investment. Growing the economy creates jobs and helps Canadian families.”

“Madam Speaker, fighting for Canadians means delivering a responsible economic plan, which is exactly what we did on Tuesday by delivering a copy to every member in the House. Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We have the lowest debt burden. We have the second-strongest GDP growth right now. We have the highest labour force participation in the G7. We have the highest per capita investment in the G7, more than double what is happening in the United States. Why does this matter for Canadian families? When we grow our economy, we create prosperity and we create jobs that are going to support Canadians now and into the—”

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“Canada has the best finances, the most investments, and the second-highest economic growth among G7 countries. Our government is managing the country responsibly while helping people with tax cuts, dental care, food support, and job training.”

“Madam Speaker, I know that members on the other side of the House have trouble with the facts, but I am going to remind them of a few. Canada’s fiscal position is the best in the G7. We are leading the G7 in investments. We have the second-strongest growth of the G7. On this side of the House, we are responding and adapting to a changing world. We are capable of imagining the future and making the necessary decisions. Our way of governing is responsible and ambitious, and most of all, we continue to be there for Canadians in need, with tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and the sovereign wealth fund. That is what building Canada strong for all Canadians means.”

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“Life is expensive right now. Our school food program helps by giving lunch to kids who go to school hungry.”

“Mr. Speaker, economic turmoil is making life more expensive for Canadians. That is why we can count on a Prime Minister who understands the gravity of the situation and is taking decisive action. In my constituency, as in my colleague’s, many children go to school on an empty stomach. However, thanks to our school food program, school children in my riding and in my colleague’s riding will be able to have a lunch. That is how we build a strong Canada, with both our heads and our hearts.”

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