Mr. Speaker, why the cover-up on the date?
Let us be clear. Harmonizing sales taxes in British Columbia and Ontario is tantamount to a tax increase on basic goods for ordinary families. They will have to pay more for fuel, their loved ones' funerals, heating during winter and even their children's diapers. That is really rotten.
Can the minister explain how raising the price of basic goods will help families recover from the economic crisis?