François-Philippe Champagne

In response to a question from Luc Berthold

“Helping people afford life is our top priority. We spent money on affordable housing, paused the federal gas tax, and helped with grocery costs. The Conservatives keep voting against these measures. I hope they will support them in the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, affordability is the number one priority. That is why we have made historic investments in affordable housing and taken other measures, such as suspending the federal gas tax and providing relief on groceries and essential items. The problem is that, every time we have proposed affordability measures, the Conservatives have voted against them. I hope that, one day, we will be able to count on their support to build a strong Canada, together.”

In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“Our economy is doing well, and experts say it will be among the fastest growing in the G7 by 2027. We are investing in workers and businesses. I want the Conservatives to stop talking down our economy and work with us instead.”

“Mr. Speaker, one thing I will always do is stand up for Canadians and celebrate the workers of this great country. Every day, we are going to fight for Canadians, as we have done. Let us celebrate as well the fact that the IMF projected that Canada would have the second-fastest growth in the G7 in 2027. We are building Canada strong. We are investing in our workers. We are investing in our industries. I just wish the Conservatives would stop talking down the Canadian economy and work with us to build Canada strong.”

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In response to a question from Tamara Jansen

“Our economy is doing well. Investment, growth, and jobs are all up, and our economy is growing faster than any other in the G7. Our policies are working to lower the costs of housing, gas, and food.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind the member that we live in a very different time. Investment is up in this country. Growth is up in this country. Employment is up in this country. The one thing we see that is down is the Conservative Party in this country. I can assure the member that with the policies we have put in place to grow the fastest economy in the G7 and tackle affordability when it comes to housing, the price of gas and the price of food, we are on the right track. We will keep building for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.”

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“I want the Bloc Québécois to support this bill. Quebec has a history of building big projects, like dams and shipping ports. The Bloc should support building things instead of opposing them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am surprised by what my colleague said. There was a time when the Bloc Québécois stood up for a Quebec that builds, a Quebec that thinks big, that takes its place inside the country and around the world. Think of Quebec’s great builders, of hydroelectricity, of Mr. Bourassa, of the Contrecœur project now in progress. For once, could we hear the Bloc Québécois talk about a strong Quebec, one that builds and takes its place? On this side of the House, we, the members from Quebec, will be there to defend the interests of Quebec.”

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In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“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.”

“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.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Leader of the Opposition should stop talking and vote for this bill. It pauses the federal fuel tax to help farmers, families, and truckers.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians watching at home know that the Leader of the Opposition likes to talk, talk, talk, but I have an idea for him. Today, instead of talking, he can take action. He can take action to help farmers across the country. He can take action to help families across the country. He can take action to help truckers across the country. I have a great idea for him. Today, he even has a chance to show it to Canadians by voting in favour of Bill C-38 to extend the suspension of the federal gas legislation. Will he vote in favour of Canadians for once?”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Conservative leader should not lecture us. He and his party voted against money for children, school food, disability support, and help with groceries. We will always support Canadian families.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was just saying we will take no lessons from that leader. At every step of the way, since he has been on these benches, whenever we presented a motion to support Canadians, he voted against. Conservatives voted against the Canada child benefit. They voted against the national school food program. They voted against the Canada disability program. They voted against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. Canadians know we have their backs. We will always support families, always support Canadians, and every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.”

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In response to a question from Jacques Gourde

“I want the Conservatives to vote for this fuel tax bill. It will give immediate financial relief to farmers. I ask farmers to call their Conservative MPs and tell them to support it.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals will vote for action. All we see from the opposition are motions. They have an opportunity to do something for regular folks for once. They can vote for Bill C‑38. I invite all farmers watching us today to call their Conservative MPs and ask them to vote in favour of Bill C‑38. It will provide immediate, instant relief to farmers across the country. I hope the Conservatives will do the right thing for once.”

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Leader of the Opposition should know better. The Prime Minister is working hard for all Canadians, at home and around the world. We are working to make our economy stronger and more diverse for all workers.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition is an experienced member of the House. He should know better. Canadians know that if there is one person who is working hard for Canadians every day, it is the Prime Minister of Canada. He has been making Canadians proud domestically and on the international stage. We can look at the investment summit and look at what we did in Strasbourg. The Prime Minister is working for all Canadians. Farmers and Canadians who are working in all industries in this country, they know that we will do one thing. We are going to build this country strong. We are going to diversify and have the strongest economy in the—”

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In response to a question from Jason Groleau

“Our government is helping Canadians with the cost of living. We cut taxes for 22 million people, paused the federal gas tax, and gave money for groceries to 12 million people. The member across the way should tell his voters about this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am going to help my colleague with his next letter to his constituents. First off, he should remind them that we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. I hope he will mention that to his constituents. Second, I hope he will remind them that we have extended the federal gas tax holiday, which will help people across the country. I hope he will also talk about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will help 12 million Canadians. These are concrete, immediate and targeted measures that will help Canadians.”

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In response to a question from Jean-Denis Garon

“Our tax cut helps small and medium businesses in Quebec. It will make them more productive and competitive. Even the Premier of Quebec said it is good for the province. The Bloc Québécois is just arguing, but we will keep working to make businesses strong.”

“Mr. Speaker, that is the paradox facing the Bloc Québécois in Ottawa. Our announcement comes as a breath of fresh air for Quebec businesses. We know the reality facing Quebeckers. We know that SMEs are the backbone of our economy. This measure is going to make our SMEs more productive and competitive both nationally and internationally. The Premier of Quebec said it was good for Quebec. While Bloc Québécois members keep arguing, we are going to keep building a strong Canada with strong businesses in Quebec.”

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In response to a question from Luc Berthold

“We know high prices are a big problem for Canadians, and we are helping. We have a plan to build more affordable housing. We created a grocery benefit that helps 12 million people, including families in every riding. We also extended the federal gas tax break.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are very much aware that the cost of living and affordability are high-priority issues for Canadians across the country. That is why we have already taken action. First, the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure has launched a generational plan to create more affordable and safe housing across the country. Next, we announced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit to help 12 million Canadians. In every riding represented in this House, there are people receiving this benefit, which is designed to help families. Finally, we have extended the federal gas tax break. These are concrete measures—”

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