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Finance December 10th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I will be tabling the fall economic statement in this House on Monday.
In the fall economic statement, we will show that the government is maintaining its fiscal anchor. More specifically, it is reducing the federal debt as a share of the economy over the medium term. In addition, I expect that the debt-to-GDP ratio we projected in the spring budget for the years 2023-24 will be met.
Finance December 10th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I look forward to tabling the fall economic statement in the House on Monday. In the fall economic statement, we will show that the government is maintaining its fiscal anchor, specifically reducing the federal debt as a share of the economy over the medium term. In addition, I expect the debt-to-GDP ratio we projected in the spring budget for fiscal year 2023-24 will be met. Canada has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, the lowest deficit in the G7. This is good news for Canadians.
Finance December 10th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are united, and on this side of the House, we recognize what a privilege it is every single day to work hard for Canada and Canadians and to defend the national interest. That is what we are focused on every single day. I would urge the MPs opposite to remember this is a challenging time in Canada and the world. It is not a time for cheap, partisan games.
Finance December 10th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are united in working hard for Canada and Canadians. In fact, the only would-be bullies in the House are directly opposite, but I am very comfortable standing up to them. I look forward, together with my colleagues, to tabling the fall economic statement on Monday in the House.
Finance December 10th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are united in working for Canada and Canadians—
Questions on the Order Paper December 9th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, with regard to (a), in accordance with Trans Mountain Corporation, or TMC, procurement policies, the contract was awarded to quickly identify cost savings and efficiencies in the construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in the face of urgent construction season deadlines.
With regard to (b), he scope of the contract was to identify cost savings and efficiencies in construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. For every dollar spent on this contract, $20.60 of cost savings were realized. Overall, over $700M in cost savings resulted from Trans Mountain’s cost and productivity program.
With regard to (c), TMC began its contract with the firm in October 2022.
With regard to (d), TMC ended its contract with the firm in November 2023.
With regard to (e), contract funds were spent on identifying cost savings and efficiencies in construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. For every dollar spent on this contract, $20.60 of cost savings were realized. Overall, over $700M in cost savings resulted from Trans Mountain’s cost and productivity program.
The Economy December 3rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, that is yet another completely incoherent question about the economy.
Nevertheless, I am very pleased that the Conservatives are talking about inflation, because we have good news for Canadians. For the past 10 months, inflation in Canada has been within the Bank of Canada's target range. That is why we can afford to give Canadians a real Christmas gift, a GST holiday.
The Conservatives need to help us do that.
The Economy December 3rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, it seems that the member opposite is not looking at the economic figures, because the numbers show that inflation has been within the Bank of Canada's target range for the past 10 months. As a result of that success, the key interest rate has already been cut four times.
Still, we agree that Quebeckers need our support during the holidays. That is why we are going to give everyone a GST break.
The Conservatives need to help us do that.
The Economy December 3rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, if the Conservatives are so keen on supporting Canadians, as they like to claim every single day in the House, I have a great idea for them. Why do we not, together, give Canadians a tax break for the holidays? That is right. Why do we not lift the GST on prepared foods so a working mom can pick up a rotisserie chicken on the way home and make it easier for parents to buy toys for their kids for Christmas? If the Conservatives were honest and true to their professed ideals they would be supporting us in this measure.
The Economy December 3rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives seem to have an inferiority complex vis-à-vis the United States, but on this side of the house, we are proud to be Canadian. We are proud that the inflation rate in Canada has been within the Bank of Canada's target range all year; we are proud that we have the lowest debt and deficit in the G7, far lower than the United States; and we are proud of our universal single-payer health care system, which means Canadians live four years longer than our friends south of the border. We are proud to be Canadian. Conservatives should be, too.