SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

House Hansard - 229

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 4, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 229 - Oct/4/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Oct/4/23 3:12:02 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative Party refuses to understand that our plan to fight climate change is, above everything else, a plan on affordability. Eight out 10 Canadians are better off with this price on pollution in the jurisdictions where it has been brought in. This means that, even as we fight climate change, which is something Atlantic Canadians know all too well is important with hurricanes such as Fiona and the wildfires we saw this summer, we are putting more money back in the pockets of eight out of 10 Canadians. This is how we fight climate change and support Canadians at the same time, while Conservatives want to take away cheques, such as the climate action incentive.
118 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border
Context: House Hansard - 229 - Oct/4/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau
  • Oct/4/23 3:14:13 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, in all the conversations I have had with rural Canadians across the country this summer, they were devastated by the impacts of record wildfires, floods, droughts and heat waves. They see the impact of climate change, and they know that we need to continue to fight climate change while putting money back in their pockets. That is exactly what our price on pollution does. That is what we are going to continue to do instead of eliminating— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
85 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border
Context: House Hansard - 229 - Oct/4/23
Mr. Alex Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, CPC)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-358, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act (carbon pollution pricing). He said: Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to introduce my first private member's bill today. This bill, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act, is quite simple in its objective. This is to remove the GST from the carbon tax. Removing a tax from a tax is just common sense. While many Canadians would prefer to axe the carbon tax altogether, this is a common-sense interim measure to provide relief to millions of Canadians while we await a future Conservative government. With the carbon tax set to increase over the coming years, the GST collected on such a tax will increase with it. Given the current inflationary environment that is driving up the costs of everyday goods, there is no need for Canadians to be paying a tax on a tax. I encourage members from all parties to support the swift passage of this common-sense bill to make life more affordable for all Canadians.
178 words
All Topics
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border