Madam Speaker, it is Halloween, the season of tricks, masks and make-believe. It is fitting, because Canadians have seen all three under the Liberal government.
Recently, the Prime Minister told a room full of students they will have to make even more sacrifices. Unfortunately, this is nothing new, as young Canadians have had to sacrifice plenty after 10 long years. They have given up completely on their dream of home ownership, as housing costs doubled, and they are struggling to afford groceries with skyrocketing prices. To make matters worse, youth unemployment reached record highs over the summer, at nearly 15%.
This is the season for ghosts and ghouls, but for many young Canadians, the true horror is simply viewing their bank accounts. That is why a Conservative government will cut taxes on food, work and homebuilding to restore the promise of Canada and ensure that young Canadians can have a good job, an affordable home and hope for a brighter future.