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House Hansard - 126

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 14, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Nov/14/22 4:01:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Mr. Speaker, I have heard many of the Conservatives in today's question period speak about their concerns with the cost of living increasing and Canadians' ability to keep putting food on the table. I have also spoken about this. The concerns from constituents in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith are about not being able to keep putting food on the table. It is interesting, however, that we are not hearing from the Conservatives about the big grocery chains that are profiting. Loblaws was profiting $1 million a day at a certain point this year, as one example. Would the member support the government's extending the Canada recovery dividend to big box stores that are clearly benefiting from people's hardship and put this money back into the pockets of those who are struggling most?
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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Nov/14/22 4:33:18 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague. Today, during the debate on Bill C‑32, the Conservatives proposed getting rid of the carbon tax on home heating in order to make life more affordable for Canadians. In Quebec, where the majority of heating is electric, this would have almost no impact on families who are struggling to make ends meet. Does my colleague agree that eliminating the GST on home heating would be a better way to help Quebeckers and Canadians?
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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Nov/14/22 6:08:19 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Madam Speaker, during this debate I have heard from a Conservative that he was opposed to removing interest on student loans and that there was in fact not a student debt problem in Canada. I beg to differ. Students in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith would certainly disagree with this statement as they try to get an education to contribute to our society and are penalized with interest rates that are just not feasible. At the same time, the Conservatives are propping up rich CEOs. I am wondering if the member can clarify if he is in support of a Canada recovery dividend to ensure that these big box stores are being taxes appropriately and that money could go back into the pockets of those who need it most.
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