Mr. Speaker, last week our government introduced economic action plan 2013, our Conservative government's plan to continue to keep taxes low for families, seniors and businesses.
Our government's record is second to none. We have reduced taxes more than 150 times, and thanks to our Conservative government the average family of four pays over $3,000 less in federal taxes each year.
While our government is standing up for Canadian families and businesses by keeping their taxes low, the Leader of the Opposition has a different plan in mind. The Leader of the Opposition's plan includes more than $56 billion in new spending, which means he is going to need to find a way to pay for it.
That is where the Leader of the Opposition's $20 billion carbon tax comes in. The new tax on everything would raise the price of everything, including gas, groceries and electricity.
Canadians know that our Conservative record on the economy is one that protects their interests and is helping the Canadian economy grow. We will vigorously oppose the Leader of the Opposition's plan to impose a job-killing $20 billion carbon tax on Canadians.