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House Hansard - 131

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 21, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Mr. Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île, BQ)
  • Nov/21/22 1:49:20 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Madam Speaker, I would like to hear from my colleague. Bill C-32 is notable for what it does not contain. Old age security was increased for people 75 years and older. This created a two-tiered system for old age security, because those between 65 and 75 got nothing. In my colleague's opinion, should there be just one benefit? Should the benefit not be increased for all seniors, not just those 75 and over?
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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Mr. Majid Jowhari (Richmond Hill, Lib.)
  • Nov/21/22 2:50:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as Canadians continue to weather the post-pandemic storm, increased cost of living and housing affordability is top of mind in my community. In Richmond Hill, emergency housing operators such as Blue Door and 360ºkids strive to help the most vulnerable children, youth and adults in the face of poverty vulnerability. This is why I was pleased to see the government take action in the new cost of living measures, including increased financial support through the Canada housing benefit, as a way of helping the most vulnerable in our communities. Could the hon. Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion tell the House about the impact this support will have on the lives of—
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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Hon. Carla Qualtrough (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Lib.)
  • Nov/21/22 3:10:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with Bill C-22 and the Canada disability benefit, we have an opportunity in the House to bring about a once-in-a-generation change and lift hundreds of thousands of working-age Canadians with disabilities out of poverty. That is exactly the work that is just wrapping up at committee. I look forward to having it back in the House for third reading. I look forward to once again having all-party support. This could be transformative for our country.
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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Mr. Blake Desjarlais
  • Nov/21/22 4:38:44 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Madam Speaker, one particular tax that I think is important to realize, which the Bloc is supporting, is the Canada recovery dividend. It is an important measure to address the insurers and banks that are profiting over $1 billion, which is the kind of revenue the government needs. This is an important tax measure that would continue to fund programs so that regular Canadians do not have to. In addition to this, we think some Canadians should benefit despite the crisis we are facing. For home heating costs, we want to ensure there is a removal of the GST. We actually proposed an amendment to the Conservative's opposition day motion that would see that happen and they defeated it. We want to ensure the tax system works for Canadians, and these are measures that would do that.
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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Mr. Darrell Samson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Lib.)
  • Nov/21/22 4:51:11 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on a very well delivered speech. I would expect nothing less from a man of wisdom, one with so many years of experience. He delivered a speech that showed a great deal of concern for Canadians, and I thank him very much for that, as well as for his work and his words. I would like to address a few points in his speech. I would like my colleague to respond to them with his own comments. In terms of our investments in health care, we spent an additional $2 billion not too long ago to try and catch up on surgeries that were delayed because of the pandemic. That was on top of the $4.5 billion that was added during the pandemic, also to help Canadians. With respect to Bill C‑32, I would like to remind my colleague that the Canada workers benefit will also help those in need.
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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22
Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, Lib.)
  • Nov/21/22 6:02:34 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Mr. Speaker, the member covered a lot, which was excellent and informative. I want to dive into one specific comment that was made around the supports that were given to Canadians during the pandemic. Is the member asserting we should not have issued the Canada emergency response benefit, a benefit his party supported?
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