Liberal Party of Canada

During Statements by Members, Liberal MP Salma Zahid spoke about returning to Ottawa after the summer and the priorities of her constituents. She said her constituents care about trade deals and the cost of living, and she said the government protected Canadian jobs by walking away from a trade deal with the United States. She also said the government is working to lower grocery prices, cut gas taxes, and build more affordable homes.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Salma Zahid, Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East

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“My constituents care about good trade deals and the cost of living. Our government protected Canadian jobs by walking away from a bad trade deal with the United States. We are also working to lower grocery prices, cut gas taxes, and build more affordable homes.”
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Mr. Speaker, as the leaves turn and children head back to school, fall has officially arrived. This summer, I had the privilege of connecting with families across my riding at our community barbecue and ice cream socials and on their doorsteps. As we return to Ottawa, their priorities are my driving force. Our constituents are watching our relationship with the United States very closely. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, our government stood firm and walked away from a deal that surrendered too much. We remain ready to negotiate, but never at the expense of Canadian jobs or Canadian sovereignty. Instead, we are actively diversifying our trade to grow a resilient economy and seeking deeper partnerships with our allies. Closer to home, we are tackling affordability head-on, building more homes people can afford, eliminating the excise tax on gas and lowering grocery prices. Together, we will build Canada strong.

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