“Inflation is up and Canadians are struggling. The Liberals aren't doing enough. I want the government to stop taxing fuel to make things cheaper.”
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Taxation
A debate on taxation, with Conservatives criticizing rising costs and lack of affordability measures from the Liberal government, and Liberals defending their affordability measures and accusing Conservatives of voting against them. Mostly partisan sparring with little substantive policy discussion.
“I'm ignoring the cost of living issue and changing the subject to talk about spending programs. I want the other party to look bad for not supporting my preferred spending.”
“The current gas tax break is temporary and expires in three months. I want you to extend it, because I want lower taxes and prices. I don't think your current plan will solve the whole problem.”
“We gave you a small, temporary tax cut. I hope you will be satisfied and not ask for more.”
“We cut some taxes. They vote against what we do. They are bad. We will help Canadians.”
“I want the government to stop putting more costs on Canadians. This Prime Minister is just like the last one, wasting our money. Conservatives have a better plan. We should remove all federal gas taxes for a year.”
“I'm filling time listing a bunch of expensive things we're building. The other guy voted against them. I didn't actually say how any of it helps Windsor families who are struggling with high gas prices.”