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House Hansard - 93

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 93 - Jun/21/22
Mr. Alexandre Boulerice
Mr. Speaker, I was talking about homeowners who are concerned about the likely rise in interest rates. I think it is our responsibility to look at how we can help these people so that they do not have to sell their homes or lose the property that they have invested so heavily in. This goes back to the issue of cost of living and inflation, which is hitting workers and families very hard right now. I think we should discuss the NDP proposals being put forward. We demanded that a special tax be imposed on the excess profits of the big banks and oil companies, which are making record profits these days, and that those funds be used to double the GST tax credits, which really helps the poorest people in our society. We also suggested increasing the Canada child benefit, which is a good way to redistribute wealth and really help families who are struggling with the rising cost of gas and groceries. Those are all concerns that I think Parliament should be addressing.
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