Mr. Speaker, I am excited to share some good news. Yesterday, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister announced the GST tax break for all Canadians and the new Canadian workers rebate, $250 in the spring. Both measures will help Canadians afford the things they need and to save for the things they want.
The measures demonstrate our government's commitment to ensuring that Canadians can keep more of their hard-earned money, while sustaining a strong and resilient economy. By focusing on practical and targeted solutions we are helping to put money directly into the pockets of middle-class Canadians.
On the other side of the House, the Conservative leader will not allow his MPs to speak their mind and fight for their community. Instead they are left parroting his empty slogans to please him, to the detriment of their constituents, whom they are supposed to represent.
Yesterday's announcement is a real and tangible step to support Canadians, and I encourage all members of the House to support the affordability measures, which will surely make this Christmas more merry and bright.