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House Hansard - 230

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 5, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Oct/5/23 10:34:58 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-56 
Madam Speaker, one thing the government has done is support Canadians through difficult times. We understand and appreciate the whole issue of the cost of living. That is one of the reasons we came up with the grocery rebate, in essence supporting somewhere in the neighbourhood of 11 million Canadians. The legislation we have before us today is in recognition of the fact that we need to see more competition. The minister has met with the big five grocers, if I can put it that way. We want to see lower prices. We want to see more stabilization. What would the member do, in addition to the many things we have already done, to assist Canadians on this very important issue?
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, CPC)
  • Oct/5/23 1:51:18 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-56 
Madam Speaker, I appreciate the member's comments, but I want to ask her a question. I represent, through my portfolio, the territories. One thing I will be speaking about in the House is the lack of housing in Nunavut specifically. Per-unit costs have risen to $1.1 million because of inflation and carbon taxes. That is why no units were built this year, because it is simply too expensive, as the local government has said. If it is so bad with the current Liberal government, why does the NDP keep supporting it in the House?
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
Ms. Valerie Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler, Lib.)
  • Oct/5/23 2:57:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that Canadians are feeling the high cost of inflation. No family should have difficulty making ends meet and putting food on the table. Since 2015, the government has made significant investments to support Canadians and make life more affordable. Can the President of the Treasury Board share what the government is doing to ensure that Canadians are getting the support they need, while supporting a strong economy?
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