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During question period on the economy, a Liberal member asked what the government is doing to make life more affordable, saying global conflicts and trade disruptions have raised the cost of living. A Liberal minister replied that the government is cutting taxes for the middle class, paused the excise fuel tax, and is delivering a groceries and essentials benefit that day, which the minister said would help lift 77,000 Canadians out of poverty.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Amandeep Sodhi

Liberal

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“Global conflicts and trade issues have driven up the cost of living for Canadians. The government has tried to put money back in people's pockets. I want the minister to explain what steps the government has taken to make life more affordable.”
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Mr. Speaker, the world economy has been disrupted by rising protectionism, global conflicts and a reshaping of the international order. As a result, the cost of living for Canadians has taken a hit. In response, we are focusing on what we can control, by putting money back into their pockets. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, my constituents want to know what steps the government has taken to make their lives more affordable.

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Wayne Long

Liberal
“We are helping Canadians with costs by cutting taxes and pausing fuel taxes. Today, millions of people get money for groceries and basic needs. This will help 77,000 Canadians out of poverty. We will keep focusing on making life affordable.”

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    “On this side of the House we are focused on delivering affordability for Canadians.”

    Said 4 times by 2 members since April 30.

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Mr. Speaker, that was a great question. From the middle-class tax cut to the pause in the excise fuel tax, we are delivering affordability for Canadians. Today, millions of Canadians are going to receive the groceries and essentials benefit, meaning up to $170 for an individual and up to $340 for a family of four. That will bring 77,000 Canadians out of poverty. On this side of the House, we are going to focus on affordability for Canadians. The other side can continue with the rhetoric.

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