“People are struggling with inflation. The government should cut fuel taxes to lower prices.”
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Taxation
In a debate on taxation, the Conservatives criticized the Liberals for high inflation, rising gas, grocery and energy prices, and a new CRTC streaming tax that will increase costs for Canadians. The Liberals defended their record, saying they have cut taxes, are focused on cost of living issues, and that the CRTC decision is not a new tax but simply reflects changes in how Canadians consume content.
“Inflation is high. Prices are up for gas, groceries, and energy. My riding is being squeezed. They can't pay more. I want the government to remove all federal fuel taxes for the year. When will you do what my party wants?”
“The CRTC is driving up prices. That's wrong. This government should make the CRTC stop.”
“A tax is a tax is a tax. Canadians will pay more. That's a tax. It will also mess up our trade deals. The U.S. already warned us. The government failed to get a deal like it promised. Will the government stop this tax hike? Will it protect trade and jobs?”