Wayne Long

[The Economy, April 23rd, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, the former failed leader and the missing-in-action current failed leader love to stand in this House and talk about the economy. They have been in this House a total of 44 years and have accomplished nothing for Canadians. In fact, their work experience outside of this House could fit on a post-it note, unless they embellish it again, like the former leader did in 2019.

On this side of the House, we have the Prime Minister and the plan. He is going to build the strongest economy in the G7.

[The Economy, April 22nd, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, while that party is focused on anything but, we are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We just launched the groceries and essentials benefit, which will put up to $1,400 in the pockets of working families. In fact, last week, we paused the federal excise tax on fuel, saving Canadians 10¢ a litre when they fill up. If we combine that with the cut in the consumer carbon tax, that is a 28¢ savings per litre that we are offering Canadians. That side can continue with the podcast tour, the bluster, the rhetoric; we are going to focus on making life more affordable—

[Taxation, April 21st, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Hamilton Centre for the great work he is doing in this House and in his riding.

If Canadians go fill up right now, they are going to save 10¢ a litre. Last week, we paused the federal excise tax on fuel. If we add the cut to the consumer carbon tax of 18¢, that is 28¢ in savings when Canadians fill up. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to be focused on building the strongest economy in the G7. It is time for the Conservative Party to join us and build a strong Canada.

[The Economy, April 21st, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, the past Conservative leader and the current Conservative leader, who have 45 years' experience between the two of them, have produced nothing. On this side of the House, the Prime Minister has been elected for one year and we have the strongest projected economy in the G7, the second-fastest growing economy in the G7 and the best net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and wages are outpacing inflation.

On this side of the House, we are serious about the economy. On that side, it is bluster and rhetoric.

[Housing, April 20th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of passion, fire and brimstone on that side of the House. I love it, but on this side of the House we are laser-focused on building homes. Build Canada Homes, announced in budget 2025, will build homes at a scale not seen in generations. The other side of the House has voted against every housing initiative we have put forward in the past 10 years

It is time for the other side of the House to stop the podcasts, stop the tours, stop the obstruction, stop the rhetoric, and get on board. Let us build homes.

[Housing, April 20th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, the member has my respect, but he would actually have more of my respect if he supported some of the housing initiatives we have put forward. What about Build Canada Homes that is going to build homes at a scale not seen in generations?

On this side of the House, we are focused on building homes, affordable homes, for Canada. The other side continues to vote against every housing initiative we have put forward.

[Taxation, April 20th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, the member must have forgotten that we just announced the groceries and essentials benefit, putting up to $1,400 in the pockets of Canadian families. In fact, just this past weekend, we announced that the first 50% payment will be on June 5. We have also announced a pause in the federal gas excise tax.

On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability. The other side is continuing to focus on podcasts, rhetoric and bluster.

[Canada Revenue Agency, April 16th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, I respect the member opposite and appreciate his passion. We know that abuse of the tax system is illegal. The CRA processes millions of tax returns per year. It does an outstanding job overall. We are in tax season right now. It is my chance to tell Canadians to file their taxes before April 30. We cannot comment on individual tax cases that are before the courts.

[Canada Revenue Agency, April 16th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, Connor McDavid is a great hockey player.

Abuse of the tax system is illegal, and the CRA takes enforcement action when instances of abuse are identified. We cannot comment on specific cases and matters that are before the courts. Canadians can be assured that the CRA will always take every measure to ensure tax fairness. When the debt is established to the CRA, the agency takes legal action if necessary, using all available measures to ensure compliance.

[Taxation, April 16th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, I know that leader is focused on his podcast tour and trying to save his career. On this side, we are focused on affordability. We paused the excise tax and cut the consumer carbon tax, which is 28¢ a litre; cut the GST for first-time homebuyers; and the list goes on and on.

On that side of the House, as we can see, it is rhymes, rhetoric and bluster. On this side, we are focused on affordability for Canadians.