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In question period, members debated the cost of diesel and gasoline. Conservatives argued Canadians pay more for diesel than Americans, that high fuel prices raise costs for farmers, truckers and families, and they asked the government to support their motion to cut diesel taxes, including suspending all diesel taxes until Canada Day. Government members replied that they had already cut the consumer carbon tax and paused the federal fuel excise tax, lowering pump prices, and cited a groceries and essentials benefit; one minister noted a bill (Bill C-38) to suspend the diesel and oil tax and invited opposition support. Some Liberal remarks also referenced Conservative internal party matters.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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