Mr. Speaker, people in our regions are fed up with seeing one set of rules for ordinary people and another set of rules for the Prime Minister's buddies.
While families are cutting back on groceries and 2.2 million people are visiting food banks, the Liberal government found a way to help Brookfield, the Prime Minister's former company. This giant company hid profits in tax havens and dodged $6.5 billion in taxes. These taxes could have supported our workers and our communities.
While unemployment is rising to 6.9%, the Liberals are signing a $500-million contract to create jobs in Europe, at a campus where Brookfield owns half the assets. Back home, we call that a free ride for their pals.
A government exists to serve the people, not its buddies. In my riding, in the Lower St. Lawrence and in Chaudière‑Appalaches, people play by the rules. They deserve a government that does the same.