The Liberals focus on their new budget, emphasizing [fairness for every generation] by [asking the wealthiest to pay more] to fund [investments in Canadians]. They highlight efforts to address the [housing crisis], support [young people], and fund programs like [dental care] and [child care], contrasting their approach with Conservative austerity.

The Bloc criticizes the federal government's interference in Quebec's jurisdictions, accusing them of abusing the fiscal imbalance. They heavily scrutinize the ArriveCAN scandal, focusing on GC Strategies' payments, procurement flaws, apparent collusion, and gifts to public servants.

The NDP focuses on the cost of living, blaming corporate greed and criticizing government handouts to corporations while demanding an increased Canada disability benefit. A major focus is the ArriveCAN scandal, scrutinizing procurement flaws, restricted criteria, the witness's testimony about meetings with officials, value for money, and questioning commissions and personal earnings.

The Green Party addresses the inadequacy of disability benefits and funding disparities. They heavily scrutinize the ArriveCAN scandal, focusing on GC Strategies' procurement failures and witness testimony, questioning if he is ashamed or acknowledged misleading Parliament.

Protection Against Extortion Act Second reading of Bill C-381. The bill amends the Criminal Code regarding extortion, proposing mandatory minimum sentences. Supporters argue it combats rising crime and soft-on-crime policies by targeting organized crime and using arson as an aggravating factor. Opponents contend mandatory minimums are ineffective, disproportionate, and hinder efforts to prosecute organized crime leaders, while the Bloc suggests alternatives. 7900 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debates

Carbon Tax on Farmers Pat Kelly accuses the government of increasing food costs by taxing farmers. Élisabeth Brière defends the carbon tax as essential for fighting climate change, noting rebates offset costs for most families. Kelly maintains farmers don't get rebates, and Brière reiterates the government's commitment to sustainability and affordability.

Canada disability benefit Mike Morrice criticizes the proposed Canada disability benefit of $200/month as inadequate and performative, citing disappointment from the disability community. Iqra Khalid defends the benefit as a first step and highlights the government's investments and commitment, while acknowledging the need for further progress and continued consultation.

Impact of the carbon tax Jeremy Patzer criticizes the carbon tax, arguing that it increases costs for farmers and municipalities, ultimately burdening ratepayers. Élisabeth Brière defends carbon pricing, stating that it contributes only a small amount to inflation and that the Canada carbon rebate helps families. Patzer says the tax still drives up grocery prices.

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