On Parliament Hill

This past week there has been a lot of discussion regarding a new carbon tax on Canadians. Prime Minister Trudeau tried to convince the premiers to sign on to a proposal for a minimum national carbon tax. While this would be one way for the government to generate revenue, it would also mean that taxpayers would be on the hook for more of their hard-earned money.

We have all felt the impact of the struggling economy in some shape or form. For example, you may have been shocked to see the ever-increasing prices on your recent grocery bill. Higher prices lead to a greater strain on our household budgets. For small businesses, it is tougher to hire and keep employees. A carbon tax would certainly not help to improve these conditions. Worse yet, a carbon tax would have a disproportionate impact on rural Canadians, which describes many residents of Provencher, who already face higher costs of living.

Another new tax is not the answer, especially a tax that will force Canadians to pay more for everyday things like groceries and heating our homes. As the Member of Parliament for Provencher, I will be steadfast in my commitment to defend your hard-earned tax dollars.