“I'm trying to get the government to give a tax break to small producers of blueberry spirits. I want you to say whether it's unfair that they're not getting the same tax break as producers of mead and cider.”
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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2
The Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 is a massive bill implementing various tax measures, changes to procurement rules, and amendments to several Acts. During the debate, the Conservatives expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and increased government powers. They also criticized the government's handling of military procurement. However, much of the discussion revolved around personal anecdotes, partisan jabs, and unrelated topics like grocery prices.
“This bill is huge and complicated. It grows government and hides things. It says people can't complain about how the government buys stuff as much. The government is going to buy more military things. Does my friend across the aisle like that the bill hides how the government spends money?”
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