Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, we understand that it is absolutely essential today to be investing in Canadians, to invest to support families and to invest in an economic plan for jobs and growth. That is why we are building housing, because we are focused on supply. That is why we have an econom

Automotive Industry  Mr. Speaker, Canada has the lowest debt and deficit in the G7, and we have a AAA credit rating. At the same time, we have a responsible economic plan that will enable us to make the necessary investments in Canadians. We are building housing faster than ever. We are there with s

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, we know that things are challenging for Canadians right now. That is why we are there for them, building more homes faster, providing dental care for children and seniors and cutting child care fees by 50% across the country. The only thing that Conservatives know h

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona for his commitment to Canadians and for his hard work on housing. We absolutely understand the urgency of investing in housing. We need to invest in housing today, and we need to have a plan to continue inv

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, we absolutely understand the urgency of climate action. That is why I am delighted that today we are publishing a timeline for our investment tax credits. They are so essential to Canada's green transition and our economic plan, which is creating jobs today and the j

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition described our measures to build new homes for Canadians as “disgusting”. I will tell members what I would describe as disgusting: the failure of the official opposition to support the country fighting the world's fight right now for democ

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, let us start by setting the record straight. Canada has the lowest debt and the lowest deficit in the G7, and we have had the fastest rate of fiscal consolidation. One does not need to ask me about our fiscally responsible track record. Members can talk to the rating

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, I am going to say what I think is urgent. I think it is urgent to build housing in Quebec and across Canada. That is why, in this fall economic statement, we are investing $16 billion in housing construction. It is urgent, and that is why we are doing it now. We al

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the 2023 fall economic statement. Our government was elected on a promise to deliver for the middle class, and our economic plan is focused on building an economy that works fo

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, the alternative minimum tax, AMT, introduced in 1986, is a parallel tax calculation that allows fewer deductions, exemptions and tax credits than under the ordinary income tax rules, to help ensure high-income Canadians who excessively use tax preferences are contrib

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, debt service cost projections rest on published assumptions. With regard to part (i), weighted average interest rates are based on, first, the yield curve constructed from the three month treasury bill rate and 10 year government bond rate, as forecast by private se

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, we are proud to have created that program, which paid out $49 billion to Canadian small businesses during one of the worst economic challenges they have ever faced. I thank the Bloc Québécois for supporting these crucial programs, especially when the Leader of the O

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, in the Trans Mountain response to Canada Energy Regulator information request no.1 on August 16, 2023, five key categories of root causes of cost increases were presented. Cost increases can take many forms, but regarding delay costs, specific examples of delays are

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, we are proud to have created a program that has provided $49 billion in support to our SMEs across the country. The important thing to note today is that SMEs have until December 31, 2026, to repay the loan in full. That is an important date to keep in mind. We are

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, the Conservative provincial finance minister of Ontario knows that pensions matter for the people of Ontario. That is why he wrote me a letter asking me to convene a meeting of all provincial finance ministers to defend our pensions. Will the Conservative MPs from O