Question Period – 2022.10.06 – Taxes and Inflation
QUESTION PERIOD
October 6, 2022
Mr. Len Webber (Calgary Confederation, CPC): Mr. Speaker, every day I get another letter from my constituents in Calgary telling me about the challenges they are having making ends meet.
Inflation rises, taxes rise, but their paycheques do not. Eight per cent inflation has the effect of cutting a full month of purchasing power from the annual family budget.
Many Canadians are worried about how they will eat and stay warm this winter.
Will the Liberal government cancel its plans to triple taxes on gas, groceries and home heating?
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