moved for leave to introduce Bill C-285, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (used motor vehicles).
Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour to rise for the first time as a member of Parliament to present a private member's bill. I will give a little bit of context. Since 2019, the price of a used car in Canada has doubled. Even though new automobiles are taxed at the full rate, when cars are resold, Canadians have to pay tax yet again, being doubly taxed for something, and potentially being taxed triply or quadruply.
For most Canadians, especially in rural areas, driving is a necessity. This is a very important affordability measure I am putting forward in the bill, which would cut the GST on used cars, saving Canadians thousands of dollars and standing up for the middle class. It is a great honour to present this private member's bill.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)