Seniors who have been entitled to an exemption of around $3,000 to $4,000, to reduce their tax bill because they are over 65, will have that tax deduction eliminated. That seems to me to be an increase. Why does the hon. member feel he can stand and tell Canadians that everything is coming up roses when they feel things are getting bad out there?
In the House of Commons on September 18th, 1996. See this statement in context.