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House Hansard - 67

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 9, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 67 - May/9/22
Mr. Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona, NDP)
  • May/9/22 2:47:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, when it comes to delivering help to oil and gas companies, the government is far better at that than it is at delivering help for women who are looking for health services. While the price of gas soars, Imperial Oil is making its highest profit in 30 years, and Cenovus saw its profits increase sevenfold. This is not just about companies passing along higher costs to consumers; it is about them taking home more profit on every litre sold. Not only are the Liberals not doing anything to stop that price gouging, but they are also continuing to throw public money at companies like these that are already taking advantage of Canadians. When are they going to end public subsidies to oil and gas companies that are already making record profits?
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Context: House Hansard - 67 - May/9/22
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, NDP)
  • May/9/22 4:57:17 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
Madam Speaker, I listened to the member's speech with interest as he connected Bill C-19 to international events. I want to ask him something that relates to his role as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. There were some moves against banks to tax their excess profits. Why is the government so reluctant to extend that tax on excess profits to the big box stores and gas companies that are profiteering while other Canadians are struggling to make ends meet?
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