“I want to pressure the government to give Quebec money. I want Quebec to get money for green programs. The government is trying to compete with other countries' subsidies. I say that's counterproductive.”
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This Bill amends existing laws to implement measures first laid out in a 2026 'Spring Economic Update.' The most prominent provision, and the focus of most discussion, suspends the gasoline excise tax for several months, aiming to reduce prices at the pump. Many Conservatives argued that the Bill did not do enough to address affordability, and wanted the price reduction to be bigger and to last for a year - some Liberals argued this was unnecessary as the government had already enacted various affordability measures. Some on the left argued that the temporary reduction would be pocketed as profits by the petroleum industry without any effective price cap.
“I agree! The oil companies are very bad. They got tax cuts and kept the money. They gave the money to Americans. I think the government should stop letting businesses keep their money. That's indecent!”
“The Liberal plan is flawed. Experts agree that cutting gas taxes doesn't help the right people. It's a fake solution. The government needs that money. I want to know what my colleague thinks. Does he agree with me?”
“You say you want tax relief for Canadians. But Conservatives voted against our motion to pay Quebec back $814 million. If you really want to help Canadians, why don't you care about Quebec?”