Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member on her remarks.
We have heard a number of members of the government talk today about the importance of helping the vulnerable and the middle class, and I would very strongly agree with that. However, there is a disconnect between the words and the record.
The government significantly cut back on tax-free savings accounts in spite of the fact that more than half of those who max out their tax-free savings accounts are making less than $60,000 a year. Those are the numbers available from the Finance Department.
The government's tax changes have brought absolutely no tax relief for those making less than $45,000 a year.
There is a disconnect between the rhetoric on helping the middle class and the most vulnerable, and the record on this.
Would the member agree with me that helping those who make below $60,000 and below $45,000 a year is important and should be a priority?