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Taxation Mr. Speaker, the very first thing we did when we took office in 2015 was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lower them for the middle class. Unfortunately, the New Democrats voted against that initiative. Every step of the way, we have had Canadians' backs, supporting
September 29th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives consistently try to twist the truth, but the reality is that we lowered taxes for the middle class, which was the very first thing we did, and raised taxes on the wealthiest 1%. We also moved forward, as promised, as our first thing in this new
February 3rd, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Parliament was put forward a tax cut for the middle class by raising taxes on the wealthiest 1%. We knew that lowering taxes for Canadians was something that would make a difference in their lives and would demonstrate that we understand the anxiety people are feeling. That is the very
December 6th, 2019House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, the first thing we did as a government in 2015 was to raise taxes on the wealthy and lower them for the middle class. Unfortunately, the NDP voted against that initiative. We have been there every step of the way to help the middle class and lift
November 17th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters Mr. Speaker, the very first thing we did when we came into office as a government five years ago was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lowered them for the middle class and, if I could remind everyone, the NDP voted against that.
July 8th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, the very first thing we did when we took office was to cut taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%. The Conservatives voted against that. Then we brought in a Canada child benefit that stopped sending child benefit cheques to millionaires who
March 11th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, instead of talking down the Canadian economy, on this side of the aisle we are focused on investing in it. The very first thing we did in 2015, and the member opposite remembers it well, was to lower taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1
December 9th, 2019House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters Mr. Speaker, everyone must pay his or her fair share of taxes. That is why, when we took office over five years ago, we invested over $1 billion in the Canada Revenue Agency to be able to crack down further on tax avoidance and tax evasion. We have taken many measures since
July 8th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
COVID-19 Pandemic committee Since 2015, our government has taken very seriously the need to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance. That is why we have invested more than $1 billion in the Canada Revenue Agency to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance and to ensure that everyone pays their fair share in taxes
April 28th, 2020Committee meeting
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy families, to lower taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1% has delivered for the Canadian economy, and that is why we have room to manoeuvre. We have firepower ready to go on this coronavirus challenge we are facing. We know that investing in Canadians
March 11th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, four years later and the Conservatives are still reduced to personal attacks and inventing things. The first thing we did was lower taxes on the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%. We then delivered a Canada child benefit that helps nine out of 10
June 12th, 2019House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
International Trade Mr. Speaker, the member opposite pointed out that he thinks about tax cuts. The issue is that Conservatives think about tax cuts for the wealthiest Canadians. The first thing we did was bring in a tax cut for the middle class, and we raised taxes on the wealthiest 1%. For 10
June 6th, 2018House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Ethics Mr. Speaker, speaking of misleading Canadians, the very first thing we did was lower taxes on the middle class and raise taxes on the wealthiest 1%. We then delivered a Canada child benefit that lifted 300,000 kids out of poverty. The Conservatives voted against both of those
April 10th, 2019House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Government Priorities thing we did as a government was lower taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%, and the Conservatives voted against it. Then we brought in a Canada child benefit that gives more help to nine families out of 10 by stopping the cheques being sent
June 19th, 2019House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, in 2015, Canadians had a choice. There were two parties that believed in cuts, while we promoted investments for the middle class and those working hard to join it. We have lowered taxes for the middle class by raising them on the wealthiest 1%. We have delivered
December 10th, 2018House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal