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Question period focused on the economy, jobs and the cost of living. The Conservative member for Oshawa said the city has among the highest unemployment rates in the country and asked the government to protect auto workers’ jobs by removing the industrial carbon tax, cutting government spending and lowering taxes, including the Conservatives’ proposal to take the GST off Canadian-made vehicles. The Liberal minister replied that the government, with Ontario, announced the Pickering nuclear refurbishment, which he said would create 30,500 jobs and $26 billion in investment, on top of jobs at Darlington, and said Conservatives should help build the country rather than scare Canadians. The exchange continued largely with the minister repeating those job and investment figures.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Rhonda Kirkland

Conservative
“Oshawa has very high unemployment, and auto workers need their jobs protected. We want to cut taxes on Canadian-made cars and reduce government waste. Will the government end the industrial carbon tax, stop wasteful spending, and lower the cost of building homes and vehicles?”
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Mr. Speaker, Oshawa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, and I hear the same message every time I meet with local auto workers and their families: “Protect our jobs.” Conservatives have proposed taking the GST off Canadian-made vehicles. We have even found $150 billion in savings by cutting items like high-priced consultants, corporate welfare and bureaucracy. Will the Liberal government eliminate the industrial carbon tax, cut wasteful spending and lower the cost of building homes and vehicles here at home?

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“We are working with Ontario to rebuild the Pickering nuclear plant. This will bring 30,500 jobs and 26 billion dollars of investment to Ontario. The Conservatives should help us build the country instead of scaring people.”

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Mr. Speaker, rather than scare Canadians, we are helping Canadians have hope. That is why today, with the Ontario government, we announced that the Pickering refurbishment is going to move forward. That is 30,500 new jobs. That is $26 billion of new investment in Ontario. Maybe the Conservatives might want to help us build Canada strong.

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Rhonda Kirkland

Conservative
“Canadians and small businesses cannot afford high prices for gas and groceries. The government must cut spending, remove taxes on gas, and end the industrial carbon tax to help people save money now.”
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Mr. Speaker, I think the member meant to say, “rather than hear Canadians”. Families are struggling every day with groceries, gas and making ends meet, and small businesses are being squeezed as well. Conservatives have proposed solutions: Cut wasteful spending to lower debt and inflation, and remove all federal taxes on gas until at least Canada Day next year. Canadians need relief today. Will the Liberal government cut consultants and corporate welfare, eliminate the industrial carbon tax and adopt the Conservative plan to save Canadians money now?

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“I am repeating my answer. We have added 30,500 new jobs and brought in 26 billion dollars in investment.”

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Mr. Speaker, I know the member opposite had a scripted question that she needed to ask, so let me repeat the answer. There are 30,500 new jobs and $26 billion invested. That is on top of thousands and— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“I will repeat my answer. There are 30,500 new jobs, 26 billion dollars invested in Ontario, and 18,000 jobs at Darlington.”

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Mr. Speaker, I know that the member opposite was focused on her scripted question, so let me give the answer again. Today, there are 30,500 new jobs, and $26 billion is being invested in Ontario. That is on top of 18,000 jobs at Darlington. I could keep going.

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