Bill C-78

Private Members' Business

…t measures that the House has passed over the last years, notably the changes to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78 and then, more recently, Keira's law. For those colleagues who do not know about Keira's law, it was the first time that judges would be required to study and understand intimate partner violence and…

Orders of the Day

…s been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill: Bill C-78, an act respecting temporary cost of living relief (affordability).

…ments to address another situation that occurred after the vote. After the result was announced and Bill C-78 was adopted, I recognized the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, who caught my eye on a point of order. I understand that the member for London—Fanshawe was also on her feet on a point…

Government Orders

moved that Bill C-78, An Act respecting temporary cost of living relief (affordability), be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

Government Orders

…umber of my former colleagues and people I have known for many years are commenting on exactly what Bill C-78 is. It is wonderful to see some of the remarks. I will just read one or two and then I will get into some other comments. Benjamin Reitzes from BMO Economics said, “We're assuming a good chunk of the…

Government Orders

… my time with the member for London North Centre. I am thankful for the opportunity today to debate Bill C-78. The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up, thanks to global inflation and the need for central banks all over the world to raise interest rates in r…

Government Orders

…ut closure and stopping debate. Here we are this evening debating Motion No. 43. I want to say that Bill C-78 was written on the back of a cocktail napkin, but it seems more appropriately to say the bill was written on an Etch A Sketch. The Liberals have taken it, shaken it and changed it a few times to try …

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-78, An Act respecting temporary cost of living relief (affordability). (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Orders of the Day

…behalf of the leader of the Conservative Party because we already know the leader is voting against Bill C-78. My question is, will the member make a commitment to give a tax break to his constituents and vote yes on Bill C-78?

Orders of the Day

…doing a great disservice to Canadians. Does the member support the legislation we introduced today, Bill C-78, to give a GST tax break to Canadians for the holiday season?