Madam Speaker, as Canada approaches the November 4 federal budget, families in Windsor are watching closely, and they are worried. Grocery bills are still climbing, housing remains out of reach and fuel prices are squeezing household budgets. Life costs too much, and the government seems to be out of touch.
Windsor is a city that was built on hard work by auto workers, manufacturers and small business owners, but instead of rewarding that work, Ottawa keeps piling on carbon taxes, red tape and runaway spending that drives up inflation.
Canadians do not need more talk; they need action. They need lower taxes on food, homes and energy; a firm cap on the deficit; and a government that puts working families first. Windsor deserves a budget that restores the promise of Canada that if a person works hard, they can build a great life here.
It is time for common sense. It is time to make life affordable again.