“I can't go home and tell people I raised their taxes. We need to do something that sounds good now so we can say we tried to help future generations.”
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A debate on a Conservative motion to lower fuel prices and costs of living. The Conservatives said the government isn't doing enough to help Canadians struggling with high gas prices and inflation. The Bloc accused both the Liberals and Conservatives of being too pro-oil. The Liberals touted their existing affordability measures and accused the Conservatives of failing to support them.
“I'm filling time saying the other speaker talked a lot but had nothing real to say. I don't like being called far right. The programs my opponent boasts about are too small and leave many out.”
“I want you to stop taking credit for cutting a tax. I'll fill time with a story about a senior who is sad and has to choose between appointments and food. Gas prices are bad. I want you to say whether your riding has seniors like that.”