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Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30

A bill to implement the Spring Economic Update, mostly by modifying various tax breaks, deductions, and rates. During debate, the Conservatives accused the Liberals of excessive spending and economic mismanagement, while the Liberals defended their record and accused the Conservatives of obstruction and divisiveness.

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Gord Johns

NDP
“British Columbia gets less ferry funding than Atlantic Canada. That's not fair. It's because of old constitutional deals. But the Liberals say ferries are essential transport for us too. We just want fair funding like the east coast.”
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