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The Economy Mr. Speaker, every step of the way, this government has been there for Canadians, whether by bringing in the Canada child benefit, reducing taxes for the middle class and raising them on the wealthiest 1% or moving forward with historic investments in infrastructure, housing
December 15th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, the very first thing our government did back in 2015 was to raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lower them on the middle class, a measure the Conservatives voted against. We have continued to be there for Canadians every step of the way, including with historic
December 15th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply crisis, they offer no solutions. Indeed, the only concrete solution they had in their platform during the 2021 election was, get this, to give a tax break to wealthy landlords to help them sell their buildings. It really takes a federal Conservative to think we are somehow going
November 30th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, that is, in fact, not true. One of the very first things we did when we took office was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% so we could lower them for the middle class, and the Conservatives voted against it. Then we brought in the Canada child benefit, and it puts
May 25th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Economy and faster. It has always been our approach to support Canadians and raise taxes on the wealthy and lower them for the middle class, which the Conservatives have voted against every day.
June 23rd, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
The Budget Mr. Speaker, that is simply not true. One of the first things our government did in 2015 was raise taxes on the rich and lower taxes on the middle class. Unfortunately, the NDP voted against that. We will always keep trying to help those in need. In this budget, we
April 20th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Housing will continue to do. As for taxing the wealthy, the first thing we did was raise taxes for the wealthiest Canadians and lower them for the middle class. Unfortunately, the NDP voted against that initiative.
May 12th, 2021House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, we committed in the throne speech that we would be moving forward and making the web giants pay their fair share. That is something that all Canadians can understand, and we are happy to move forward with that. On the issue of raising taxes on the wealthiest 1
October 28th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, the very first thing this government did in 2015 when we got elected was to raise taxes on the wealthiest 1%, so that we could lower them for the middle class. What did the NDP do? They voted against it. Every step of the way we have been
November 17th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, the first thing we did when we took office in 2015 was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lower them for the middle class. That is exactly what we did, but unfortunately the NDP voted against that initiative. We will always look for ways to spur economic growth
October 8th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, the first thing we did when we took office in 2015 was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% so we could lower them for the middle class. That was a very good idea. Unfortunately, the New Democrats voted against that initiative. We will continue to help the most
September 29th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
COVID-19 Pandemic committee Mr. Chair, since we came to office, we've moved forward on making the tax system fair, on ensuring that everyone pays their part. The first thing we did was raise taxes for the wealthiest 1% so that we could lower them for the middle class and for people working hard to join
June 17th, 2020Committee meeting
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Taxation , for families. We will continue to work to ensure that we are supporting Canadians through this pandemic and beyond. In regard to the wealthy, the first thing we did was to raise taxes on the wealthy 1% and lower them for the middle class. Unfortunately, the NDP voted against
October 8th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
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