Mr. Speaker, although we are in the middle of the busy holiday shopping season, sales are going to be down for some merchants this year.
As everyone knows, more and more people are shopping online. When it comes to shops, all merchants are subject to the same rules; online, however, that is not the case. Quebec businesses have to pay taxes, but foreign companies do not. If this continues, all of our shops are going to die off.
Why is the Canadian government working against local businesses?