Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for sharing the concerns being heard within the community. The member raised important points about the impact of the gas ban on affordability and access, particularly in high-cost regions such as Vancouver.
Given the pressures already facing families and businesses, could the member expand on what specific hardships this policy may create and how those impacts could further challenge communities already struggling with the rising cost of living? In particular, what might this mean for local dealerships that could be burdened with added costs, inventory challenges or penalties tied to compliance?