Mr. Speaker, there is a Grinch impersonation contest. The time is right now; the location, the Conservative benches.
Our government is giving a tax break to all Canadians by exempting essentials such as groceries, restaurant meals, children's clothing and gifts from the GST. This includes snacks, sandwiches and other prepared foods, as well as beer and wine.
The Conservatives pretend they want lower taxes, but when push comes to shove, they vote against tax exemptions for Canadians. They want family essentials, such as car seats, diapers and children's toys, to be more expensive. We can talk about a heart that is two sizes too small.
We will not listen to these Grinches. Starting December 14, these items will be tax-free, and Canadians will be able to keep more of their money in their pockets.