Mr. Chair, I will try again by moving a second motion. I appeal to my colleagues on the Standing Committee on Official Languages for their understanding and open minds.
Here is the second motion:
Whereas, according to Statistics Canada data, Acadians in Newfoundland and Labrador are predominantly located in rural areas; Whereas the carbon tax has a greater impact on rural and remote communities; Whereas a 23% increase in the carbon tax is scheduled for April 1, 2024; Whereas 70% of Canadians oppose this increase; Whereas the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador opposes this increase; Be it resolved that the Committee calls on the government to immediately reverse its decision to increase the carbon tax on April 1.