Pierre Poilievre on Business of Supply

In the House of Commons on December 9th, 2024. See this statement in context.

Opposition Motion—Federal Sales Tax on New HomesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

December 9th, 2024 / 12:45 p.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

Madam Speaker, he says that eliminating the GST on apartments has not yet reduced the cost of houses.

That is because houses are not apartments. There is a difference between an apartment and a house. Eliminating taxes on apartments is about reducing the cost of apartments. Eliminating the GST on houses is about reducing the cost of houses.

Does that help the member?

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