House debate   through a strike or lockout has to be weighed against the rights of all Canadians in all provinces and territories. The losses caused by a shutdown of postal services are not borne only by Canada Post and its employees. They are borne by hard-working Canadians and their families

Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation   at the table. However, while all of this has been going on, small businesses have been worried about how they are going to survive. Could the minister please tell us why this legislation is so necessary to protect hard-working Canadians who are involved in small businesses?

Business of Supply   NDP tax hike would mean losing good Canadian jobs and jeopardizing the financial security of hard-working Canadians. Small businesses know that Canadians cannot afford that. They know they cannot afford higher taxes and cannot afford the job-killing policies of the NDP. Despite

Business of Supply   thinks that money grows on trees, not produced by hard-working Canadians and small businesses. A government can only deliver low taxes if it spends wisely. Unfortunately, the Conservative government has proven to do just the opposite. The Auditor General and now the RCMP have called

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question. Of course the context of this question is part of an overarching plan that we do have to keep creating jobs, making sure that stimulus is targeted to help regions that need some help, supporting our hard-working Canadians and their families. One

Government Operations committee   recession as it wended its way through the world economy. I've tried to focus FedNor's responsibilities on helping to complete the economic recovery. We want to make sure that we help hard-working Canadian families and businesses in northern Ontario, and that every investment decision

International Trade   and strengthen the financial security of hard-working Canadians, we will continue to pursue a low-tax free trade plan because we know it will create jobs. Canadians understand that this is a kitchen-table issue and we are pleased the World Trade Organization has acknowledged the merits of our

New Democratic Party of Canada   the interests of hard-working Canadians from coast to coast to coast, unlike the NDP that prefers to listen to special interest groups and big unions.

Pensions   the Canadian Labour Congress that proposes a Canada pension plan premium increase that will raise taxes on hard-working Canadians and job creators. This is a risky scheme that will raise taxes on Canadians across this great nation. The NDP is so open to such a policy that it has actually

Families  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a member of a government that respects the values, the principles and the beliefs for the needs of hard-working Canadian families. Our government's low tax plan will permanently enhance the guaranteed income supplement for some 680,000 of Canada's

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act   Canadians and their families. The measures in the bill focus on the Canadian economy. It contains measures that support hard-working Canadians and their families, and it will aid in the economic recovery. We said it during the election campaign and we say it again, “We will keep taxes

York Centre  . In return, they just want to know that their government will stand up for them when they do. This government has proven that it is here for all hard-working Canadians. I am so proud to serve under the principled leadership of our Prime Minister. This government will deliver on its

Government Spending  Mr. Speaker, this party's priority is hard-working Canadian families. That has always been our priority on this side of the House. That is the reason why we were elected by the people of Canada, and Canadians want to see that we have credibility, something that the Liberal Party

The Budget   that they have trouble making ends meet. Thankfully, the government's budget helps provide the much needed tax relief that these hard-working Canadians deserve. Eligible low income seniors living in Brampton—Springdale will receive an additional annual benefit of up to $600 for a single

The Budget   who thinks we are completely out of the woods. Despite our stimulus measures, our strong banking sector and the hard-working Canadian public, we must not become complacent. Global economic forces outside our control remain uncertain and we need to keep our guard up. The budget