“I want to take credit for making the Liberals eliminate a gas tax. They didn't go far enough though. There's another tax I want them to cut. Canadians need cheaper gas now, not more half-measures.”
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Taxation
In a debate on taxation, the Conservatives pressed the government to provide relief from high gas prices by eliminating the clean fuel standard tax that adds 7¢ per litre. The Liberals highlighted their recent 10¢ cut to the gas tax and touted other affordability measures like the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. Both sides claimed to be helping Canadians struggling with rising costs.
“I don't want to cut that other tax you asked about. We already cut a different tax and that's enough. We're sending out cheques for another program too, see, we're helping! Let's just keep spending on lots of programs.”
“Other countries are cutting gas taxes to help people. Gas is really expensive here and the government adds GST tax on top of other taxes. The holidays are going to make this worse. Will the government at least cut the GST tax for a while?”
“I don't want to answer your specific question about cutting the GST gas tax. Instead I will list popular spending programs and imply you must hate people if you vote against them. Vote for my spending!”