44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 23, 2022 02:00PM
- Mar/23/22 2:23:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, as I was saying, Canadians were shocked to find out that they are being governed by an NDP-Liberal coalition government: an alliance of high-tax, high-spend and extreme ideology proponents. What Canadians do not know are the details of this agreement. We saw a press release yesterday, but no actual details.
Is there a signed agreement between the Liberals and the NDP and will they make it public, yes or no?
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- Mar/23/22 2:24:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it was clear in the last election what Canadians wanted as a priority: action on growing the economy, expanding the middle class and making sure that people can join it, ensuring affordable child care and expanding health care services. All of these things are at the core of what, when we came to power six months ago, we said we wanted to work with other parties on.
I know, because I was there, that when the Conservatives were in a minority government, they did not work with other parties. It is an unusual concept for them, but there is the opportunity that they have today to work collaboratively in Parliament to get things done. That is our objective.
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- Mar/23/22 2:24:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is a signed agreement somewhere that they are hiding. Part of the deal struck by the Liberals and NDP creates a new executive committee of the government. This secret committee is made up of NDP and Liberal members, and it excludes the opposition. That is an executive committee of government.
Who is on that executive committee and, again, will the Liberals and the NDP make this agreement public for Canadians and for the House?
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- Mar/23/22 2:25:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is every opportunity for us to all work together. I think that is exactly the spirit that was expected after the last election. Canadians wanted to see stability. They wanted to see results. They wanted to see us focus on getting things done.
As the member will well know, we continue to have work together on a great number of issues, and that opportunity will continue in the future.
What this means is that Parliament can have stability. Yes, we have differences. Some of those differences are very big, but that does not mean that we should put our partisan differences in front of getting the business of the nation done. That is what this deal is about.
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- Mar/23/22 2:26:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, high-tax, high-spend and higher costs for everything is all that this NDP-Liberal government will be delivering for Canadians. This backroom secret deal will cost Canadians an additional $200 billion, and that is not even counting the April 1 tax hike that is coming. Risky social experiments are not what Canadians need. They need their rent paid. They need food in their fridges. They need gas in their tanks.
Will the Prime Minister tell Canadians how much this nightmare of a socialist secret deal will cost Canadians?
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- Mar/23/22 2:26:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I was there for three minority governments with Stephen Harper, and what we saw was a complete railroading of the opposition and no interest in working with other parties. Not only that, but over that period of time we also saw the most stagnant, dead economic growth that the country had seen historically. What we see now is Canada leading in economic growth, leading in job creation and leading in climate action. What we are focused on is working with any party that is willing to work with us to get the business of the nation done.
I would suggest to the Conservatives that there is an opportunity to break from their usual mould, which is attack, attack, attack—
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- Mar/23/22 2:27:26 p.m.
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The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable.
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- Mar/23/22 2:27:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this NDP-Liberal Prime Minister has repeatedly demonstrated his lack of respect for Parliament.
We are learning that, behind closed doors, he has created secret parallel committees to manage budgets, House and committee business, and even bills. These secret committees will have the authority to decide how to tax Canadians, how to spend, how to run deficits and how to impose decisions on the provinces.
Will the NDP–Liberal Prime Minister and his coalition Deputy Prime Minister come clean on this deal?
Furthermore, who sits on these infamous secret committees?
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- Mar/23/22 2:28:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is a little rich to hear the Conservatives talk about disrespecting Parliament. They wrote the book on how to trash House of Commons committees when they were in government.
We have been very clear. Canadians elected a minority Parliament, which means that members of Parliament are going to work together. I know that offends Conservatives, but that is exactly what we are doing, for the benefit of Canadians.
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- Mar/23/22 2:28:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let us talk about the last election.
Ninety per cent of Quebeckers rejected the NDP and its $200-billion spending plan in the last election. The ink is not yet dry on the agreement, but already the Premier of Quebec is saying the new NDP-Liberal government will meet with stiff opposition.
How can the Quebec members of the NDP-Liberal government support an agreement like this knowing it will infringe on Quebec's jurisdiction?
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- Mar/23/22 2:29:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives spend so much time fighting amongst themselves that they cannot agree on anything. They just do not understand the concept of two parties reaching an agreement.
They think that an agreement between different parties is like climate change: It does not exist.
What we have done is enhance stability so we can deliver results for all Quebeckers and all Canadians. The Conservatives' response is incomprehensible.
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- Mar/23/22 2:29:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Quebec will not let the NDP‑Liberal coalition weaken its powers and its ability to make its own decisions as a nation.
All of the parties in the Quebec National Assembly agree on this. Quebec has jurisdiction over issues such as health care, housing and child care.
The Premier of Quebec said, “The Liberal Party and the NDP, two highly centralist parties, want to impose [their vision] on all the provinces. They will fail.”
Why is the NDP‑Liberal coalition choosing to bicker instead of working together respectfully?
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- Mar/23/22 2:30:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, if we were looking to bicker, we would ask the Bloc Québécois for some pointers. They are the experts on bickering.
I understand the Bloc Québécois's frustration. We were elected to Parliament to work together and advance the interests of all Canadians on very important matters such as public health care and housing.
That is exactly what we will do, while, of course, respecting provincial jurisdictions. I do that every day in my work as a minister.
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- Mar/23/22 2:31:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when a person is the only one who is right, it is inevitably because that person is wrong.
I will cite the Quebec government again: A big chunk of our revenue goes into federal taxes. That money belongs to us. We are entitled to that money, but it will be without conditions, and we will use it based on our needs.
That is what the Liberals and the orange farm team always forget. It is not their money, it is Quebeckers' money. It belongs to them, it is under their jurisdiction.
Knowing that, will they provide for the right to withdraw with full compensation and no conditions?
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- Mar/23/22 2:31:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when it comes to bickering, they are the world champions. They are the champions.
How can we ask those who come to the House looking to bicker to understand that people might want to work together? They will never understand.
When we decide to sit down together and work on social housing, it is good for Quebec. Fighting climate change is good for Quebec. Securing better conditions for workers is good for Quebec. Sadly, these things are bad for the Bloc Québécois.
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- Mar/23/22 2:32:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, costs keep going up for housing, gas and groceries, and Canadians are struggling. People are hurting while the ultrarich continue to get richer. Yesterday, the members of the House voted on a proposed tax on the excess profits of oil companies, big box stores and banks that are getting richer off the backs of Canadians.
When will the government take leadership and tax those we need to tax and stop taxing Canadians?
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- Mar/23/22 2:33:04 p.m.
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- Re: Bill C-2
Mr. Speaker, building a fairer and more inclusive economy that works for all Canadians has been a central focus for our government since we first took office, and we appreciate the NDP's intent behind this opposition day motion. However, let us remember our record on supporting the middle class: providing more pandemic supports for Canadians and businesses with Bill C-2, stopping the Canada child benefit from going to millionaires in order to send more money to nine out of 10 families and investments to combat international tax measures. We will keep focusing on affordability.
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- Mar/23/22 2:33:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a lot of people are struggling. People are being robbed blind at the pumps while the big oil companies are making record profits. Families are being forced to shell out more and more for fruits, vegetables, meat, and all their other groceries, while CEOs are raking in the millions.
It is time for the ultrarich to pay their fair share so that that money can be used to help those who are struggling to pay their bills. When will the Liberals impose a 3% tax on the excess profits of the people who are getting rich off the backs of Canadians?
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- Mar/23/22 2:34:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his question.
Building a fairer and more rational country for Canadians is at the heart of the federal government's mandate.
We recognize the spirit of the motion that the NDP put forward yesterday. However, it is important to note the progress we have made in making life more affordable for Canadians. We increased support through the Canada child benefit, we raised taxes on the wealthy, and we boosted investments in the Canada Revenue Agency.
On this side of the House, we are going to continue to make life affordable for Canadians.
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- Mar/23/22 2:35:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, at the end of 2021, Canadian home prices were 19% above the borrowing capacity of medium-income households. By summer 2022, it is expected to reach a level that is 38% higher than what most borrowers can afford. This is despite the fact that the government has earmarked $72 billion for housing.
When there are no real outcomes we can point to except an affordability crisis, why is the NDP-Liberal government intent on spending Canadians into oblivion?
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