“I want the government to stop taxing gas and diesel. Prices are too high. Canadians are struggling to afford it. Taking off the taxes would help.”
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The opposition Conservatives proposed a motion to provide some relief to Canadians struggling with an affordability crisis by temporarily suspending certain fuel taxes and the carbon tax. Liberals and Bloc argued their environmental policies are more important. Conservatives said this shows the government is out of touch with the real-world impacts of high taxes and prices on ordinary Canadians, especially those struggling to get by or save for a home.
“I'm dodging your point about taxes and high prices. Instead I'm preaching that our party created new spending programs. That must be good, right? I won't say directly whether I think those are working for you. I just want you to clap for our team.”
“I would say if your government was doing well, but it's not. Everything costs more after you governed. Food, gas, houses, all more expensive. You did that. I'll fight for less expensive life.”
“I worry about the budget. But cutting gas taxes and making more oil is not the solution. The planet will need to be cleaned up eventually. Many countries use electric, wind, and solar energy. But Conservatives want to go back to oil. And the government agrees, they cut gas taxes recently. Isn't it counterproductive to increase oil production and cut taxes? Shouldn't we invest in clean energy instead?”
“Families need help. My party wants to remove the GST on fuel. This gives up to $1200 to a family of four. The government takes more when fuel prices go up. But Canadians need relief now.”
“I talked to young adults. They can't save to buy a home. They need help. Colleague talked about gas prices. I try to message constituents. What should I tell young adults in my riding?”
“Like my colleague, I hear young people in my riding have given up hope. They want to own a home, raise a family, have a good job, save money, and maybe fill their car with gas. I say help is on the way. Conservatives want affordability. We fight for families. I call on the government to adopt our motion to end the fuel tax this year.”
“I want the government to adopt our motion to cancel all federal taxes on gas and diesel and scrap the clean fuel standard. It's making life harder for people in my riding. They work hard and deserve a break. Life is unaffordable. High gas prices make everything more expensive. People are struggling to get by. Even people with jobs are using food banks. The government keeps adding costs but Canadians don't see the supposed rebates. Cancelling the taxes is a straightforward step to provide relief and show we're listening.”
“I'm filling time by listing many programs we Liberals have passed to make life more affordable. I'm not sure which one directly answers your motion, but there must be one in here somewhere. Why aren't you voting for these? I thought you cared about affordability too.”
“You lied. I only voted to axe tax for normal folks, not your carbon tax. I couldn't stop that one. Ask real questions or buzz off.”
“I talked to real people. They're suffering. Your plan won't help. At all. Show your work. I want real help for these real people.”
“I don't think you asked a real question. But I'll respond anyways. Affordability is a real crisis. Our measure won't fix everything. But it's a start. It shows we're listening. The Liberal measure is only a half measure. It won't really help Canadians' wallets.”
“The Prime Minister said to judge him on grocery prices. A year later, groceries cost more. How is the Prime Minister doing?”
“You're a Conservative so you must be against clean fuel. That means you're stealing money from farmers! Do you hate farmers?”
“It costs farmers money. It's a bad thing. There, I gave a response!”