Mr. Speaker, the sellout NDP leader has once again betrayed Canadians by siding with the Liberals to prop up the failing government, all to secure his $2.2-million pension. He is going to reject a motion of non-confidence in the government that was based entirely on his own words. He stated, “the Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests to fight for people,” yet it is his party who keeps the Prime Minister in power through their carbon tax coalition.
Under this deal, housing costs have skyrocketed and rent, mortgage payments and down payments have doubled. The sellout leader has voted in favour of the carbon tax over 24 times and plans to quadruple it, driving up the cost of gas, groceries and heating. Food bank usage is at an all-time high, with one million Ontarians relying on food banks.
Canadians deserve leaders who will fight for them, not a coalition of self-interest and betrayal. It is time to end the deal of failure and put Canadians first. It is time for a carbon tax election.