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House Hansard - 98

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 20, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 2:28:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, over the course of this session, we are going to see two competing visions, one that shows our government doing what needs to be done for Canadians as they are facing higher inflation and the other— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 2:54:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the supports that we have announced today are targeted to the Canadians who need it the most, vulnerable Canadians who need this help. I will share with the House some information from Lindsay Tedds, an economist at the University of Calgary, who has said very clearly that this is targeted to low-income individuals who are probably the ones unable to dip into savings or other things to pay for these increased costs. It is unlikely to increase inflation. The Conservatives are going to deflect and distract. We are going to keep delivering for Canadians. That is responsible leadership.
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 2:55:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the support measures we are aiming to put in place will do exactly what my colleague is asking. They will put money in the pockets of the Canadians who need it most. At the same time, we are very much aware of the issue of inflation. Economists throughout the country have clearly said that our measures will not increase inflation. That is our commitment to Canadians: Support them where they need it while remaining fiscally prudent.
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 2:58:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, these measures will not increase inflation. They will bring much needed support to the people on the ground. We are focusing on Canadians who need help the most. Economist Trevor Tombe was clear when he said that global factors and spending, changes or tax changes made by the Government of Canada were unlikely to have a significant effect. It is the economists who are saying that our plan is a fiscally prudent plan.
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