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During question period on taxation, Conservative members asked the government to remove federal fuel taxes until Canada Day, saying high gas and diesel prices are making it hard for families to afford driving to work, and arguing that government carbon pricing and other taxes are driving prices up and that spending should be cut to make life more affordable. Liberal members replied that fuel prices are high internationally because of global events and oil supply disruptions, and pointed to government measures they said help Canadians, including income tax cuts, a pause and extension of the consumer fuel tax break, a cut to the gas tax, and increased rebates. One Conservative member also raised spending on international aid and immigration and linked affordability to housing costs; a Liberal minister replied that international aid has no connection to Canadian house prices.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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