The Economy

During question period on the economy, Conservatives said that eleven years of Liberal management have brought higher taxes, more debt, and heavy regulation — over 320,000 regulatory requirements on businesses by one economist’s count — and cited factory closures and the example of a Quebec greenhouse company paying $2.5 million a year in carbon tax and eco-fees, arguing the government should cut taxes and rules rather than offer temporary fixes. Liberal members replied that the government is already streamlining structures and reducing regulations, is helping people with support for groceries, seniors, and children, and that business difficulties stem mainly from American tariffs, against which the government is providing financial help.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Eric Lefebvre, Richmond—Arthabaska

Conservative
“Liberal regulations and taxes are hurting Canadian businesses. They cause layoffs and closures, and regular Canadians pay the price. I want the Prime Minister to realize this.”
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Mr. Speaker, 11 years of Liberal management have resulted in higher taxes, more debt, more credit card spending and more regulations. The National Bank’s chief economist reminded us that the Liberals are now imposing over 320,000 regulatory requirements on Canadian businesses, while the United States is deregulating. The consequences of this are layoffs or, worse, closures. When will the Prime Minister understand that more regulations force additional costs on businesses and that Canadians are the ones paying the price?

Eric Lefebvre, Richmond—Arthabaska

Conservative
“Factories are closing and taxes hurt local businesses. Savoura pays 2.5 million dollars a year in carbon taxes and green fees, making it hard to compete with Mexican tomatoes. The government should cut rules and taxes instead of making new temporary fixes.”
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Mr. Speaker, what a sad state of affairs. Since January, factory closures have been on the rise. On top of losing their jobs, Canadians are footing the Liberal Party’s credit card bill. Savoura pays $2.5 million a year in carbon tax and in Éco Entreprises Québec penalties. These surcharges make it difficult to compete with tomatoes from Mexico, which travel across the entire continent. Instead of creating a new band-aid for businesses, why not streamline the regulations and give our business owners some real breathing room?

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