Mr. Chair, we are focused on affordability, and that is what matters.
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Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, we are focused on affordability, and that is what matters.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, land price is part of the basket of goods in inflation. Our inflation is in line with peer countries.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, our inflation is in line with peer countries around the world. In fact, we are doing much better than the United States, Mexico and countries in the eurozone.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, I think members can read Hansard, as the hon. colleague can. I said very clearly that inflation is a global phenomenon.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, I am glad to talk about inflation, because we know that it is a global phenomenon.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, the hon. member knows that FINTRAC is independent.
What we know is that consumer confidence is back, and people are able to pay their bills, thanks to our historic investments in their lives and in their livelihoods.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, all right, I will talk about consumer confidence that went to an all-time low. It is back. That is good for business and that is good for Canadians.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, the rent subsidy helped more than 213,000 businesses stay afloat. That is good for all Canadians.
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, I am sure there are all kinds of technological advancements available, but I can tell the member that the wage subsidy helped over 450,000 employers—
Business of Supply December 8th, 2021
Mr. Chair, following a steep decline of 27% in the first half of 2020, corporate profits rebounded 61% above pre-pandemic levels.