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Niki Ashton

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • NDP
  • Churchill—Keewatinook Aski
  • Manitoba
  • Voting Attendance: 61%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $142,937.96

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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Ms. Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, NDP)
  • Mar/31/22 1:34:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge that many people in northern Manitoba, much as they are in northern Ontario, are struggling with the increased cost of living. I know that many in my neck of the woods are also making it clear that Canadians are paying more than their fair share and that the richest among us, who have made incredible profits during this pandemic, are not. Would the member agree that if we are going to talk about fairness, it is time to tax the rich?
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Ms. Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, NDP)
  • Mar/31/22 12:34:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate the sentiment shared by my colleague around the struggles that many are facing. Obviously we know that for many in rural Manitoba, where life was more expensive to begin with, life has only become more challenging for people, families and communities. It is clear that we do need federal action. Obviously we have expressed disagreement with what is being proposed today, but I am wondering if the member does not also see the need to make sure that the wealthiest among us, who have made significant profits, pay their fair share of taxes so that money can be reinvested in supporting our communities across the country.
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Ms. Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, NDP)
  • Mar/31/22 11:41:18 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, New Democrats are worried about the Conservatives' approach to tackling the affordability crisis. Does my colleague think the rich should pay their fair share through higher taxes? Does he think that would help tackle inequality?
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