Mr. Speaker, in our regions, travel is not an option; it is a necessity. Our young people rely on transportation to get to school and to their activities, but the skyrocketing price of gas is hurting our transport companies, and our young people are paying the price.
In the meantime, the federal government is raking in billions of extra dollars from higher oil prices. Yesterday, the Liberal Prime Minister said he was looking at solutions. Unfortunately, Canadians do not have time to wait for his solutions.
Why is the government refusing to suspend the federal tax on gas and diesel, which would bring some real relief to young people and the regions?