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House Hansard - 235

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 19, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 235 - Oct/19/23
Ms. Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, BQ)
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, a majority of members in the House voted to support Bill C‑319 in principle. The bill endeavours to end the two-tiered approach to old age security benefits. All seniors who are 65 years of age or more require more help from the federal government to cope with runaway inflation and their drastically reduced purchasing power. The outstanding contributions that seniors have made to developing Quebec and Canada cannot be overstated. At a time when they need the federal government's support, they are separated into two classes: the one that we help and the other that we turn our backs on. The lack of acknowledgement and compassion this shows is appalling. The battle for Bill C‑319 is not over, but a first step has been taken. If the government pays attention to the work ahead, it will hear what seniors have to say, their complaints and their calls for help, and it may finally see reason. We hope so. We are heading in the right direction. The only thing missing is support from the Liberals.
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Context: House Hansard - 235 - Oct/19/23
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/23 2:20:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question. There is one thing the Leader of the Opposition can do. There are not many, but there is one thing he can do to help Canadians. He can vote to support our bill on affordability. Why? First, because we want to reform competition, and second, because we want to reduce the GST on new housing construction. Will the opposition finally vote in favour of Canadians for once, yes or no?
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Context: House Hansard - 235 - Oct/19/23
Hon. Karina Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/23 2:24:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, again, the Leader of the Opposition refuses to explain to Canadians why he will not support legislation that would make housing more affordable, build more rental units for Canadians and make groceries more affordable. It has been clear that, over the past eight years they have been opposition, the Conservatives have not done anything to support Canadians. We do know they have constantly voted against measures that support Canadians, such as child care, the Canada child benefit and this legislation. They have an opportunity to do the right thing and vote for Canadians.
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Context: House Hansard - 235 - Oct/19/23
Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/23 2:35:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I invite the member opposite to listen to some of the testimony from experts at this morning's finance committee who refuted those statements. However, I would like to get back to the legislation that is before this chamber because the Conservatives have an opportunity to help stabilize grocery prices across the country. That is legislation they can vote on right now to support Canadians. It also includes a measure to help stimulate the construction of more homes across this country, another way the Conservatives can actually help Canadians.
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Context: House Hansard - 235 - Oct/19/23
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/23 3:08:34 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-56 
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Lac‑Saint‑Louis for his question. The bill in question will accelerate the construction of housing across Canada, thus creating quality jobs. Investing in housing helps build strong communities. Once again, the Conservatives are filibustering and refusing to vote in favour of this bill for Canadians. They are against social development, against the construction of housing. They are so caught up in their political games that they are not going to support Canadians. Will they support Canadians, yes or no?
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