Kevin Sorenson

[Consumer Protection, May 7th, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, we are the only party that has consistently stood up for consumers by lowering taxes and putting more money back into their pockets.

Unlike the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party that would raise taxes on middle-class consumers, our government has reduced taxes for the middle class. Our government has taken action to improve low-cost bank accounts and expand no-cost bank options for more than seven million Canadians. We introduced the debit and the credit card code of conduct. Shamefully, the opposition parties vote against all these measures that help middle-class consumers.

[Ways and Means, May 4th, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 83(1), I wish to table a notice of ways and means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 21, 2015, and other measures.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), I ask that an order of the day be designated for consideration of the motion.

[Employment, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, our thoughts are with the workers and their families during this difficult time. Our government has a strong record of protecting and growing manufacturing jobs. Budget 2015 created the automotive supplier innovation program that will create jobs in Canada's automotive industry. More than 25,000 businesses in the manufacturing sector have taken advantage of the accelerated capital cost allowance, allowing them to invest back in their business, creating more jobs.

The opposition votes against these measures. We know we will stand up for the consumers and the workers.

[Consumer Protection, May 1st, 2015]

Again, Mr. Speaker, this Conservative government is the only government that consistently stands up for the consumer. We bring forward consumer measures and consistently the NDP votes against them. Unlike the Liberals who would raise taxes, we are lowering taxes for consumers.

Just listen to what the Public Interest Advocacy Centre had to say about our government's actions. It stated, “...we support the establishment of a financial consumer code which would be binding upon financial institutions subject to federal Government authority.”

Mr. Speaker—

[Consumer Protection, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, again, we are the only government that has stood up for consumers by lowering taxes and putting more money back into their own pockets. Unlike the Liberals and the NDP who would raise taxes on middle-class consumers, our government has consistently reduced taxes on the middle class. Our government has taken action to improve low-cost bank accounts and expand no-cost banking options for more than seven million Canadians. We introduced the debit and credit card code of conduct. Shamefully, they voted against it.

[Manufacturing Industry, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government has brought forward a low-tax plan for business. We know that when we tax business higher, as the New Democrats would do, it hurts jobs. People are laid off. The CFIB said that if payroll taxes are increased, up to 60% of businesses would reduce their workforce.

We eliminated tariffs on machinery, we are making Canada the first tariff-free zone, we are lowering corporate taxes to 15% and small business tax to 9%. We know the NDP would reverse it. We know that would kill jobs.

[Taxation, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government tabled a low-tax plan that will help create jobs for businesses. It is a low-tax plan for families. This budget 2015 economic action plan will help create jobs.

We know that the Liberals and the NDP want high taxes on the middle class. They want a high-spending carbon tax. They want high taxes on middle-class seniors. They want high taxes on middle-class consumers. That is their plan: high taxes on everyone.

Our Conservative government is reducing taxes on the middle class--

[Manufacturing Industry, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, again, our record is clear: 1.2 million net new jobs since the depths of the recession.

The economic action plan is full of job-creating measures. Let me read a few: creating and promoting Canadian tourism, the labour market integration of new Canadians, and the Canada 150 community infrastructure program.

Measures like these are going to help create jobs and help build a strong economy. Canadians know they are better off with this Conservative government.

[Manufacturing Industry, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her question. She knows that as a result of our government's strong leadership, Canada has the strongest job-creation record in the entire G7, the most industrialized countries.

Economic action plan 2015 will create more jobs, will build on that excellent record, by reducing the tax rate for job-creating small businesses. The opposition opposes this measure.

We are investing in federal infrastructure and are introducing a new public transit fund. We know that the Liberals and the NDP have a high-tax, high-spend plan that will kill jobs.

[Manufacturing Industry, May 1st, 2015]

Mr. Speaker, again, our thoughts are with the workers and their families during this most difficult time.

Our government has brought forward measures in budget 2015. Our government reduced EI premiums for small businesses. We eliminated tariffs on machinery, making Canada the first tariff-free zone for manufacturing inputs in the G20. We negotiated trade agreements so that our products can get into countries around the world, and we have lowered business taxes.

We know that the NDP has a high-tax, high-spend plan that will kill jobs. We are not going to let that happen.