The Economy

During Question Period on the economy, Conservatives asked about rising grocery prices and food bank use, citing a predicted 10% jump in Thanksgiving dinner costs and a Conservative motion calling on the government to declare an affordability crisis. They argued that government programs had not reduced food costs and asked whether Liberals would support the motion. Liberals pointed to a newly announced $2-billion plan to retrofit one million homes to cut energy bills, and listed government programs such as the Canada child benefit, the national school food program, and a groceries and essentials benefit, saying Conservatives had voted against these measures.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Liberal
“We are working to make life more affordable for Canadians. The Prime Minister announced money to upgrade one million homes, which will lower energy bills and pollution. We are also acting to help with housing and food costs.”
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Mr. Speaker, as we know, affordability is top of mind for this government and Canadians, and I have good news, if the Conservatives want to listen. Today, the Prime Minister just announced a landmark investment to retrofit one million homes, which will cut energy costs and emissions in this country. We should all applaud. This is a great measure. This is on top of our measures for housing, on top of our measures for food and on top of the measures we have taken to stabilize the prices in this country. We will continue to fight for Canadians. Every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.

François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Liberal
“Our government has supported families and workers with programs for child care, school food, disability support, and tax benefits. The Conservatives voted against all of them. We will keep fighting for Canadian families.”
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Mr. Speaker, let me list what is Canada’s record and the government’s record. The Canada child benefit is our record. The national school food program is our record. The Canada disability benefit is our record. The Canada groceries and essentials benefit is our record. The early learning and child care system is our record. The Canada workers benefit is our record. At every step of the way, we have fought for Canadian families and Canadian workers, but the Conservatives have voted against every single measure. We are going to fight for Canadian families.

Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature)

Liberal
“Our government is working to make life more affordable. Today, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion to help one million households save up to $2,000 a year. This also helps the climate.”
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Mr. Speaker, this is indeed an extremely important issue for Canadians and for Quebeckers. That is why our government is taking action on multiple fronts to make life more affordable for Canadians. Today, the Prime Minister announced a $2-billion measure that will benefit one million households across Canada. This will represent savings of up to $2,000 a year. Not only will this help improve affordability, but it is good for the climate. That is what building Canada well is all about.

Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature)

Liberal
“Yelling will not make life cheaper. We need to vote for programs that help people. Our plan gives $14.5 million to families in the member's riding for food and basics, but she voted against it. We are taking action instead of just shouting.”
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Mr. Speaker, yelling and getting upset is not going to help the affordability crisis. We need to take action and vote in favour of measures that help Canadians. As I just said, an announcement was made today that will help a million households. In my colleague’s riding alone, families will receive $14.5 million from the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. This measure is achieving real results in her riding, and she voted against it. It is all well and good to yell, but it is far better to take action, and that is what we are doing.

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