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House Hansard - 116

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 24, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 116 - Oct/24/22
Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn, CPC)
  • Oct/24/22 2:09:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today marks Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, a time we commemorate Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji for standing up for the freedom and human rights of many others at the cost of his own. This also marks the Festival of Lights for many around the world. This celebration of the victory of good over evil sees families joining together to light diyas gather for fireworks and visit gurdwaras and temples to pray for blessings, prosperity and peace. People will also light their homes with bright lights to mark the occasion. Let us reflect upon the lessons of freedom and human rights Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji has taught us along with making efforts to challenge the darkness in our own lives with light, to remember to take a break during our busy lives and reflect on the good we can continue to do in the world, and being the voice for the voiceless. For all Canadians celebrating today, I wish them blessings with comfort, peace and fellowship. Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. [Member spoke in Punjabi]
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Context: House Hansard - 116 - Oct/24/22
Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn, CPC)
  • Oct/24/22 2:30:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last week, former Bank of Canada governor and potential Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney told a Senate committee that the rising cost of living and inflation are domestic stories. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem has said that inflation is homegrown, even noting that the carbon tax contributes to inflation, yet, as winter approaches, this costly coalition is not doing anything to make Canadians' lives and home heating affordable. Will the Liberals provide Canadians relief by removing home heating from the carbon tax?
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Context: House Hansard - 116 - Oct/24/22
Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn, CPC)
  • Oct/24/22 2:31:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, soon enough, when Conservatives are on that side, Liberals can ask us the questions. Home heating in Canada is essential, but thanks to Liberal inflation and blocked energy projects in Canada, natural gas is up 37% and other fuel oils are up 48.7%. Liberal inflation will also see Canadians lose up to $3,000 in purchasing power next year. Now is not the time for more taxes. Will this costly coalition give Canadians a break and exempt home heating from their job-killing carbon tax?
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