Mr. Speaker, more and more Canadians are realizing the true role of the NDP leader and his entire caucus in keeping the Liberal government in power and shielding it from an election.
Even after President-elect Trump's unjustified threat of a 25% tariff on Canada's already fragile economy, the NDP-Liberal coalition continues to defend its harmful carbon tax, a tax that costs the average person in Manitoba $693 and over $900 in some other provinces.
No matter what the NDP-Liberals say, the independent Parliamentary Budget Officer has made it clear that carbon tax makes most Canadians poorer. Unfortunately, the NDP leader does not care. Instead of voting with Conservatives to express non-confidence in the government and trigger an election, he is focused on securing his pension and is prepared to quadruple the carbon tax.
It is time to let Canadians choose a strong prime minister who will defend our economy. Let us fire the Prime Minister and call a carbon tax election.