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House Hansard - 188

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 1, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Tony Baldinelli (Niagara Falls, CPC)
  • May/1/23 5:16:45 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his comments, but there are consequences to this government spending the cupboards bare. I wonder if the member could speak to whether he is as disappointed as I was, when I reviewed budget 2023, that there was no mention of the wine replacement program. In last year's budget, the government identified that it would be generating $390 million because of the excise tax now being applied to 100% Canadian wine. That $166 million, two-year replacement program ended last year, and the government has refused to provide details on whether it is going to be extended. Could the member speak to that?
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Francesco Sorbara
  • May/1/23 5:17:16 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, the hon. member for Niagara Falls asks a very diligent and informed question. As chair of the wine caucus, I will continue to advocate for the program to continue. Along with many other members of Parliament from across all aisles, I advocated for the initial wine replacement program that was put in place. We will ensure that our voice carries on so that the industry continues to grow. I know many winery owners down in that area; people have invested a lot of money to grow tourism, culture and art and create jobs, and I will be there to support this.
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