Mr. Speaker, having received a pink slip himself, he will—
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Finance March 25th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, having received a pink slip himself, he will—
Finance March 25th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I am looking forward to the opportunity to introduce economic action plan 2015, but not today.
As the Prime Minister said, income splitting was a good policy for Canadian seniors, and it will be a good policy for Canadian families. Once the budget is balanced, our government is committed to greater tax relief for Canadian families.
Ways and Means March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 83(1) I have the honour to table a notice of ways and means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014, and other measures.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), I ask that an order of the day be designated to debate the motion.
Consumer Protection March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, unlike the NDP, which only talks about protecting consumers, it is our Conservative government that has taken action. We have banned unsolicited credit card cheques, limited anti-consumer business practices, and ensured that prepaid cards never expire. We have also introduced rules requiring clear disclosure of terms in credit card contracts and applications.
Sadly, the NDP has opposed all of our efforts to protect Canadian consumers.
Consumer Protection March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the NDP voted against our consumer protection policies and regulations and our legislation to improve financial literacy.
Our Conservative government believes that with better information, Canadian consumers can make better informed decisions in their best interests, and we will continue to put consumers first.
Consumer Protection March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, our government puts consumers first. Canadian consumers deserve access to credit on fair and transparent terms, and that is why we have taken action to protect Canadians who are using credit cards by banning unsolicited credit card cheques, requiring clear and simple information, providing timely advance notice of rates and fee changes, limiting anti-consumer business practices, and ensuring prepaid cards never expire.
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Mr. Speaker, today, Canadian families are better off under our Conservative government. In fact, Statistics Canada found that the net worth of Canadian families is 44.5% higher today than it was under the previous Liberal government.
The historic tax relief we have provided leaves more money in Canadians' pockets, where it belongs.
Finance March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, as I said, once the budget is balanced, the government will keep its commitment to further alleviate the tax burden on Canadian families. Thanks to our low tax plan, the average Canadian family will now pay nearly $3,400 less in taxes in 2014.
The Prime Minister was very clear. It is a policy that is good for families, and that—
Finance March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, as the Prime Minister said clearly, income splitting has been a good policy for seniors and can be a good policy for families. Once the budget is balanced, our government is committed to greater tax relief for Canadian families, and as a result of our low tax plan, the average Canadian family pays nearly $3,400 less in taxes in 2014.
Finance March 24th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the use of quantitative easing did not have to be resorted to in Canada. It started in Japan. The United States is still doing it. We think, though, it will be finished this year. It is a non-conventional way to expand the monetary supply. It was not necessary in Canada because our banks were in solid condition and the economy was not in the same shape.