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Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I am very excited, as is the member opposite, for the release of the budget tomorrow. It is going to be an opportunity for us to continue doing what we have been doing, which is making life more affordable for Canadians by lowering taxes for middle-class Canadians an

March 27th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, since forming government, our government has reduced poverty in this country by 56%. That is 2.7 million Canadians, mostly seniors and children, who are better off because of our government. We have done that by increasing investments in affordability. These are inve

March 27th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Finance  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that inflation and affordability are important issues for many Canadians, and that is why we are working hard to help Canadian families who need it the most. Our plan is simple. We are making life more affordable for Canadians while continu

March 21st, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Finance  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to participate in tonight's debate about affordability as well as fiscal responsibility in Canada. I share the concern that many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet in this period of elevated global inflation and the fact that the high cost of

March 21st, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

The Economy  Madam Speaker, I am happy to take this opportunity to talk about the strength of the Canadian economy in a time of global inflation. While it is true that we still have the lowest deficit in the G7 and that we still have the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, we are still fo

March 10th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

The Economy  Madam Speaker, we know that global inflation is stretching the budgets of Canadians, but that is why we have put together a $12.1-billion affordability plan. That includes doubling the GST benefit that went out to over 11 million Canadians, including more than 50% of our seniors.

March 10th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Madam Speaker, our government supports small craft brewers from right across the country. Most of us probably have small craft brewers that are in our ridings. That is why we have decreased taxes on small businesses, not once but twice, including reducing the rate of taxes for sm

March 10th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, our government has taken meaningful actions to make life more affordable and build a sustainable economy that works for everyone. We are doing this by fighting climate change; making sure everyone pays their fair share of tax; making our economy more competitive; and

March 6th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take part in this debate this evening. I want to thank my colleague from Victoria, a place where I grew up as well, for asking these questions. I have prepared a response that actually takes on all the questions that were raised in her original questi

March 6th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for that clarification. Supply chain shocks felt after the global pandemic and after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine have only underlined how important it is to protect Canadian farmers' competitiveness, whether that is in irrigation or

February 16th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to be here tonight to address some of the concerns raised by my friend opposite. This is probably a point of order for later, but there was nothing about leafcutter bees in the member's question. If there happened to be something about leafcutter be

February 16th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Carbon Pricing  Madam Speaker, Canadians can count on our government to continue supporting those who need it the most while carefully managing our finances and protecting our environment. We have a responsible fiscal plan, the lowest net debt and deficit in the G7, and an AAA credit rating. We

February 14th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

Carbon Pricing  Madam Speaker, I would like to take a brief moment to wish my wife Ravi and my two daughters Nova and Solar a very happy Valentine's Day. As a Valentine's Day gift to my friend from Calgary Centre, I have prepared a record of speeches I have given on the subject of global inflat

February 14th, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

The Economy  Madam Speaker, first of all, we have lowered taxes for middle-class Canadians twice. We have lowered taxes for small businesses twice, and it is important that the opposition understands that inflation is—

February 3rd, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal

The Economy  Madam Speaker, I would love to restart my answer because it gives me a second opportunity to talk about how we have lowered taxes for middle-class Canadians twice. We have lowered taxes for small businesses twice. When it comes to global inflation, it is, in fact, global. It is

February 3rd, 2023House debate

Terry BeechLiberal