Philip Lawrence at the Finance Committee

On April 25th, 2023. See this statement in context.

April 25th, 2023 / 12:55 p.m.

Conservative

Philip Lawrence Conservative Northumberland—Peterborough South, ON

For clarity, there are no restrictions on these rebates—they are HST or GST rebates— with respect to food or groceries.

I've had numerous constituents call my office asking me how this grocery rebate works. To clarify, there are absolutely no restrictions on how this money is spent. It really has no connection to food whatsoever.

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