Mr. Chair, this is another example of the importance of investing in workers and middle-class families and helping more Canadians join the middle class. It is the best way in the 21st century to grow the economy. Unlike other philosophical foundations in economics, we have learned in the last years that this is the best way, not only from an economic efficiency perspective but also from a fairness perspective.
In the House of Commons on December 9th, 2019. See this statement in context.