44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 26, 2021 10:00AM
- Nov/26/21 11:33:32 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, since we are talking about jobs, it is important to point out one of our country's biggest successes. When COVID hit Canada, we lost three million jobs. Now, Canada has recovered all of the jobs that were lost during COVID. We recovered 101% of the jobs, while the United States recovered only 81%.
We will continue to work closely with Quebec on the labour shortage. We can resolve this situation with immigration. Our work on day care will help too, obviously.
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- Nov/26/21 11:37:13 a.m.
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- Re: Bill C-2
Mr. Speaker, we are absolutely focused on supporting Canadian small businesses and Canadian workers. It is worth reminding everyone in the House of the success of Canadian businesses and Canadian workers in recovering those three million jobs that were lost during the COVID recession. A 101% recovery is great news for Canadians.
When it comes to supporting small businesses, I would like to take this opportunity to urge all members of the House to support Bill C-2. Small businesses in B.C., in Alberta and across the country need that support.
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- Nov/26/21 11:38:38 a.m.
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- Re: Bill C-2
Mr. Speaker, that was a bit of a kitchen-sink question with lots of elements thrown in, but let me try to take them in turn.
When it comes to the flooding in B.C., we are there working with the Province of British Columbia. The Prime Minister will be there today.
When it comes to supply chain issues, we are monitoring that very, very closely. Let me point out that this is a global phenomenon. All Canadians appreciate that.
Finally, on small businesses, one way we can all help them right now is to vote for Bill C-2.
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- Nov/26/21 11:54:30 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me start by reminding all members of the House and Canadians that inflation is a global phenomenon right now. It was 4.7% in Canada in October. In the U.S., it was 6.2%. In Mexico it was also 6.2%. In New Zealand, a country very similar to our own, it was 4.9%. Let me point out that the G20 average is 4.6%. That is the OECD average as well.
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- Nov/26/21 11:55:47 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when it comes to something as serious as the nation's finances, it is important to separate partisan posturing from the facts. We just heard the posturing. Now for the facts.
A key fact is that this fall the world's two leading ratings agencies, Moody's and S&P, both reaffirmed Canada's AAA credit rating. That is an endorsement of our government's prudent economic stewardship and Canadians should take pride in this collective accomplishment.
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- Nov/26/21 12:04:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government is aware, and I think all members of the House would agree, that our seniors have been disproportionately hit by COVID and they deserve our support. That is one reason that the government supported seniors with $500 over the summer. It is a reason that we have increased the OAS.
When it comes to the GIS and the CERB, we are very aware of this problem and we are working very urgently to get it fixed.
I also want to say that we can all help our seniors by getting vaccinated and urging them to get their boosters. My dad had his recently and it has been a real relief to me.
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