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Mr. Speaker, the three factors above us today, the industrial carbon tax, the Canada fuel tax and the packaging tax, are all factors that concern us and contribute to the cost of food. Some people may say that is not true, but as a small business person, I can say that any costs that affect the cost of machinery or the cost to operate machinery affect costs throughout the supply chain.
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Mr. Speaker, let me say that the tax on fuel paid by consumers is not the only factor that influences the cost of food. There are a number of other factors. The Liberal government's spending and the money it is pouring into the system are not helping. As for the climate, if we believe in the environment and climate, we have to understand that Canada ranks 39th or 40th in the world in terms of popu…
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Mr. Speaker, I give all due respect to the elimination of the carbon tax, its effect on the economy and the price of food. It just goes to show that, although the carbon tax was eliminated, a Canada fuel clean tax has been implemented. It is seven cents now and growing to 17¢ in 2030. By the way, you eliminated the carbon tax because of the pressure from us. Now it will be transferred to the Canad…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the Leader of the Opposition. I rise today to speak to an issue that affects every single one of us: the rising cost of food in Canada. When Canadians get to the checkout line at the grocery store, they feel it. It is a daily frustration that has grown worse year after year. Food prices are not just numbers on a receipt. They reflect how difficult it has…
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Mr. Speaker, after 10 years of fiscal mismanagement by the Liberals, the affordability of daily life is out of reach for many Ontarians. According to Feed Ontario's 2025 “Hunger Report”, more than 1 million Ontarians needed a food bank this year, marking a record-breaking 8.7 million visits to food banks in 2025. In Chelmsford, 1,300 people regularly visit the local food bank per month. This need …
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Madam Speaker, hard-working folks in northern Ontario are once again facing uncertainty. The Gogama sawmill in my riding has shut down for two weeks. When it reopens, it will be reduced to one shift. The Prime Minister promised to negotiate a win with the United States. It is no win. It is tariffs tripling to 45% and a broken promise for softwood lumber. Our communities deserve better than empty p…
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Mr. Speaker, after years of talk, the Liberals continue to break their promise to get shovels in the ground when it comes to the Ring of Fire. Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars are at stake, yet the Prime Minister refuses to move this important project along. The Liberals ignored this vital project on their national priority list, which was a huge slap in the face to northern Ontario. Will…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada now has the fastest-shrinking economy in the G7 and the second-highest unemployment rate. It is looking worse for lumber and mill workers in northern Ontario. The Prime Minister promised to negotiate a win, but softwood lumber workers are being sold out with no deal. Why is the Prime Minister breaking his promise and selling out Canadian mill workers?
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With regard to the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario's 2024-25 planned spending for internal services, totalling $4,512,390: (a) what was the total amount spent on internal services in 2024-25; (b) what is the breakdown of internal services spending by category; and (c) what are the details of any contracts over $1,000 related to internal services, including, for each, the (…
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With regard to the Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario for 2024-25: what metrics are being used to determine whether funding has achieved Economic Development Initiative objectives and expected results, including objectives to (i) demonstrate participation and support of the Francophone community, (ii) respond to a priority and need of the Francophone community?
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