Mr. Speaker, in the last election, Canadians had a choice between the Conservatives' austerity and budget cuts and our government's plan to invest in the middle class, reduce inequality, and build an economy that works for everyone. The results speak for themselves. More Canadians are working, reducing the unemployment rate to its lowest level in 40 years. Wages are up, consumer and business confidence is high, and companies are investing because they have faith in our plan to create long-term growth.
Across the country, a stronger middle class is stimulating economic growth, creating new jobs, and giving everyone more opportunities to succeed. Since we were elected, half a million jobs have been created, most of them full time. Canada has the fastest-growing economy in the G7.
A typical middle-class family of four will be $2,000 better off thanks to the Canada child benefit and the middle-class tax cut.
While there is more work to be done to ensure every Canadian has a real and fair shot at success, real progress has been made. We are very proud of that and we will continue to build on that.