Study on Income Inequality  It being 5:30 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 315 under private members' business. Call in the members.

Study on Income Inequality  The House resumed from June 7 consideration of the motion.

Petitions  The petitioners call upon the government to remove the two year increase from Bill C-38 to ensure that we do not increase income inequality with this measure.

Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act  I want to begin my remarks tonight on Bill C-38 by pointing out what needs to be said, which is that the real threat of the budget bill is how it would contribute to income inequality in this country. There is no question that over the last two decades we have seen a widening gap between wealth and poverty in this country. It is mainly because of public policies that we have seen a drain on things like affordable housing, eligibility for employment insurance, high day care costs and the cost of education.

Study on income inequality  Yea.

Study on income inequality  The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

Study on income inequality  Agreed. No.

Study on income inequality  All those in favour of the motion will please say yea.

Study on income inequality  All those opposed will please say nay.

Study on income inequality  Nay.

Study on income inequality  In my opinion the nays have it. And five or more members having risen: Pursuant to Standing Order 93 the division stands deferred until Wednesday, June 13, immediately before the time provided for private members' business.

Study on income inequality  Resuming debate. Accordingly, I invite the hon. member for Kings—Hants for his right of reply. The hon. member has five minutes.

Study on income inequality  Mr. Speaker, there are two general reasons to reject the Liberal motion to study various income equality and tax issues. The more obvious fact is that there is content with which we fundamentally disagree. But there are a few points with which we do agree, so why should we reject the motion altogether?

Study on income inequality  The House resumed from April 25 consideration of the motion.

Finance committee  Accomplishing the first two broad objectives, supporting early childhood development and reducing income inequality, is fundamental to creating a healthier, more sustainable path of social and economic development for our country. The third recommendation provides a process with little or no cost, which will reduce the risk for negative unintended consequences.