Wayne Long
Saint John—Kennebecasis, New Brunswick · Liberal · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, that is from a party whose leader actually called middle-class housing shacks and co-op housing Soviet-style. He has members who mocked modular housing, and that leader actually had the audacity to tell his members not to advocate for housing accelerator funds that would have helped housing construction in their ridings.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have breaking news. The Parliamentary Budget Officer just confirmed that low-income Canadians will get over $2,200 through automatic tax filing. That is for 5.5 million Canadians. It will mean $350 million for Canadians in benefits over the next five years.”
“moved: Motion That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access, be disposed of as follows: (a) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security that, during its consideration of the bill, (i) the committee shall meet, within one hour af…”
“Mr. Speaker, I have had the privilege of actually running small businesses in the economy, not like the Conservative leader who has never worked a day outside of this House. Sometimes a small business or a government is faced with challenges or headwinds, and they can do one of two things.”
“Madam Speaker, I thank the member opposite for her advocacy on behalf of Canadians, although I do not agree. We are here with an agenda to deliver for Canadians. We are here to rebuild, refocus, diversify our trading partners and build new trade relationships. We are here to deliver affordability for Canadians.”
“Madam Speaker, it is hard to believe that we are in our 11th year in this great place advocating on behalf of Canadians. We remember the last Parliament. We remember how it was bogged down and obstructed. We could not move forward for Canadians. We could not move forward with legislation. I come from the private sector.”
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“Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government is committed to build a strong, resilient and independent economy. Despite what we hear opposite, our economy is strong. The IMF projects our economy to be one of the most resilient, fastest-growing in th G7. We are going to continue to build the economy. The spring economic update invests $6 billion in the trades, and it invests in the sovereign wealth fund. On this side, we are continuing to build a strong economy. That side can continue with the rhymes and rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, he may say we give the same answers, but they hand the same questions around from member to member. We are focused on building the strongest economy in the G7. We are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians. At home, we are cutting taxes. We just launched the groceries and essentials benefit. We just cut the federal excise tax on fuel. Combined with the carbon tax cut, that is 28¢. Our spring economic update confirms our fiscal position is strong. We have the leader to build Canada strong. They have a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House.”
“Mr. Speaker, while that party doubles down on offering nothing for Canadians, we are going to build the strongest economy in the G7. We just tabled the spring economic update, which confirms that we have the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We also announced the sovereign wealth fund, which will spark massive investment in our country, a fund by Canada for Canadians. It is time for that party to get off the sidelines and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, the former prime minister lives rent-free in all of their heads. The current Prime Minister is focused on building an economy for everyone. In yesterday's spring economic update, we announced bold changes to the disability tax credit so more Canadians with disabilities can get the support they need. We also reinvested in the community volunteer income tax program, which is run by volunteers. It does taxes for our most vulnerable, over a million Canadians. Of those, 17% have not filed for—”
“Mr. Speaker, while the former prime minister lives rent-free in Conservatives' heads, the current Prime Minister is focused on an economy for all Canadians. That is why in yesterday's spring economic update, we announced— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”
“Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are going to build the strongest economy in the G7. We have the best fiscal position in the G7 and second-fastest growing economy in the G7, ahead of Italy and Germany. Just yesterday, our Prime Minister announced the sovereign wealth fund, which will spark massive investment by Canadians in Canada. In an hour and a half, our finance minister is going to table the spring economic update to continue our historic growth. It is time for that side to get off the sidelines and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, one thing our Prime Minister was elected to do was to build an economy that is the strongest in the G7. We are going to build that at home and abroad. At home we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians, we launched a groceries and essentials benefit and we just paused the excise federal tax on gas. Abroad our Prime Minister and our trade minister are signing deals worldwide for billions of dollars to create thousands of jobs. On this side of the House, we are focused on building the strongest, most resilient economy in the G7.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member's leader talks about presence in the House. He has been here for 22 years and has produced nothing. Let us look at some economic facts: best fiscal position in the G7, second-fastest growing economy in the G7, best net debt-to-GDP in the G7 and wages outpacing inflation. It is time for that member's leader and that party to stop the bizarre press conferences, stop the podcast tours and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, the former failed leader and the missing-in-action current failed leader love to stand in this House and talk about the economy. They have been in this House a total of 44 years and have accomplished nothing for Canadians. In fact, their work experience outside of this House could fit on a post-it note, unless they embellish it again, like the former leader did in 2019. On this side of the House, we have the Prime Minister and the plan. He is going to build the strongest economy in the G7.”
“Mr. Speaker, while that party is focused on anything but, we are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We just launched the groceries and essentials benefit, which will put up to $1,400 in the pockets of working families. In fact, last week, we paused the federal excise tax on fuel, saving Canadians 10¢ a litre when they fill up. If we combine that with the cut in the consumer carbon tax, that is a 28¢ savings per litre that we are offering Canadians. That side can continue with the podcast tour, the bluster, the rhetoric; we are going to focus on making life more affordable—”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Hamilton Centre for the great work he is doing in this House and in his riding. If Canadians go fill up right now, they are going to save 10¢ a litre. Last week, we paused the federal excise tax on fuel. If we add the cut to the consumer carbon tax of 18¢, that is 28¢ in savings when Canadians fill up. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to be focused on building the strongest economy in the G7. It is time for the Conservative Party to join us and build a strong Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, the past Conservative leader and the current Conservative leader, who have 45 years' experience between the two of them, have produced nothing. On this side of the House, the Prime Minister has been elected for one year and we have the strongest projected economy in the G7, the second-fastest growing economy in the G7 and the best net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and wages are outpacing inflation. On this side of the House, we are serious about the economy. On that side, it is bluster and rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of passion, fire and brimstone on that side of the House. I love it, but on this side of the House we are laser-focused on building homes. Build Canada Homes, announced in budget 2025, will build homes at a scale not seen in generations. The other side of the House has voted against every housing initiative we have put forward in the past 10 years It is time for the other side of the House to stop the podcasts, stop the tours, stop the obstruction, stop the rhetoric, and get on board. Let us build homes.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member has my respect, but he would actually have more of my respect if he supported some of the housing initiatives we have put forward. What about Build Canada Homes that is going to build homes at a scale not seen in generations? On this side of the House, we are focused on building homes, affordable homes, for Canada. The other side continues to vote against every housing initiative we have put forward.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member must have forgotten that we just announced the groceries and essentials benefit, putting up to $1,400 in the pockets of Canadian families. In fact, just this past weekend, we announced that the first 50% payment will be on June 5. We have also announced a pause in the federal gas excise tax. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability. The other side is continuing to focus on podcasts, rhetoric and bluster.”
“Mr. Speaker, I respect the member opposite and appreciate his passion. We know that abuse of the tax system is illegal. The CRA processes millions of tax returns per year. It does an outstanding job overall. We are in tax season right now. It is my chance to tell Canadians to file their taxes before April 30. We cannot comment on individual tax cases that are before the courts.”
“Mr. Speaker, Connor McDavid is a great hockey player. Abuse of the tax system is illegal, and the CRA takes enforcement action when instances of abuse are identified. We cannot comment on specific cases and matters that are before the courts. Canadians can be assured that the CRA will always take every measure to ensure tax fairness. When the debt is established to the CRA, the agency takes legal action if necessary, using all available measures to ensure compliance.”
“Mr. Speaker, I know that leader is focused on his podcast tour and trying to save his career. On this side, we are focused on affordability. We paused the excise tax and cut the consumer carbon tax, which is 28¢ a litre; cut the GST for first-time homebuyers; and the list goes on and on. On that side of the House, as we can see, it is rhymes, rhetoric and bluster. On this side, we are focused on affordability for Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, that Conservative leader and House leader questioning our Prime Minister 's economic education and experience is like a third-line beer league hockey player questioning Connor McGregor's hockey skills. On this side of the House, we are focused on affordability for Canadians. We paused the excise tax. We cut the consumer carbon tax. It is time for that party, that leader and that House leader to get off the bench and support our measures.”
“Mr. Speaker, yes indeed, yesterday we paused and suspended the excise tax on fuel, which is 10¢. We cut the consumer carbon tax. That is another 18¢, which is 28¢ in total. We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. The groceries and essentials benefit is $1,900 per family this year and $1,400 per family for the next four years. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on bringing costs down for Canadians and making life more affordable for Canadians. The members on that side continue with the rhymes and the rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong for that great question and for her determination to do what is right for Canada. Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that we will be suspending the excise tax on gasoline and diesel, meaning Canadians will save 10¢ per litre on gasoline, putting more money in Canadians' pockets as they face higher gas prices and global uncertainty. On this side of the House, we are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians. The other side continues with the rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, while that leader continues his podcast tour, on this side of the House we are going to continue to focus on affordability for Canadians. Just this morning our Prime Minister announced a pause to the federal excise tax of 10¢ a litre. Combining that with the cut in the consumer carbon tax, that is 28¢ a litre in savings that goes back into Canadians' pockets. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability. We are going to continue to deliver that for Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, I think it is pretty clear that Canadians from coast to coast to coast and members in this House are gravitating to our Prime Minister 's leadership and his vision for Canada. We continue to make life more affordable for Canadians by cutting taxes, with the groceries and essentials benefit, the automatic federal benefits and the list goes on. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability. It is time for that leader to get back in this House and help us build a strong Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on making life more affordable for Canadians. We just launched a groceries and essentials benefit, putting up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. We cut the taxes for 22 million Canadians. We cut the consumer carbon tax and the GST for first-time homebuyers. It is time for that leader and that party to focus on affordability for Canadians like we are.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are getting the same question after question from that side of the House. The only thing that changes on that side is leaders. They have had six of them in the past 10 years. It is probably soon to be seven. On this side of the House, we are focused on affordability. We have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. We have introduced the groceries and essentials benefit, which is going to put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability. They can focus on changing leaders time after time.”
“Mr. Speaker, when it comes to the economy, the leader opposite is missing in action. The member is a good man. I respect his faith very much. On this side of the House, we are focused on building a strong economy, the strongest economy in the G7. We are investing in nation-building projects, like Port Saint John in my riding. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars that will employ thousands of people. What about the Sisson mine, a nation-building project, a major project, in the member's riding, which will employ thousands of people? On this side of the House, we are serious about building a strong economy. The other side simply is not.”
“Mr. Speaker, I do not know where that member has been, but on this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability for Canadians. We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. We cut the GST for first-time homebuyers. We cut the consumer carbon tax. On this side, we are going to continue to focus on and build the strongest economy in the G7. It is time for that party, that leader and that member to stop the obstruction and stop the rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are not going to take advice on jobs and the economy from a leader who has never worked one day in it. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to build the strongest economy in the G7. At home, we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. Abroad, we are signing new trade deals. Diversifying markets will result in thousands of jobs and tens of billions of dollars in investment. It is time for that leader and that party to stop the same questions, the same rhetoric, and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend from Cardigan for the great work he does in the House and in his riding. We are focused squarely on making life more affordable for Canadians. That is why, yesterday, we capped non-sufficient fund fees that banks charge at $10. Before this measure came into place, fees were as high as $50, and Canadians could be charged multiple times a day. That is not going to happen anymore, which means that more vulnerable Canadians will save hundreds of dollars per year. We are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are going to continue to fight for Canadians like Paul Britt, Steve McQueen, Pat Allen, Gordon Vail, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. On this side of the House, we are going to focus on building the strongest economy in the G7. We have one of the fastest-growing economies in the G7, the best net debt-to-GDP in the G7, and one of the best credit ratings in the world. Wages are outpacing inflation. Canadians made a choice. They elected a leader with strong economic and business credentials versus a Conservative leader who has never worked one day in the economy.”
“Mr. Speaker, despite the Conservative rhetoric, we know that we are in a trade war, and we know our economy has challenges. Last April, Canadians elected a leader with world-class business and economic experience versus a Conservative leader who has never worked one day in the economy. In fact, the only job he has ever created was one for the member for Carleton . We are going to continue to focus on our economy. We are going to build our economy into the strongest one in the G7.”
“Mr. Speaker, while their leader tours Europe, trying to reboot his image for the fourth time, our Prime Minister just returned from the Indo-Pacific, signing trade deals with world leaders. Let us talk about $2.6 billion in uranium for Saskatchewan. Premier Moe certainly supported it. We did not hear a word from any Saskatchewan MP on that side. On this side of the House, we are serious about building the strongest economy in the G7. It is time for that leader and that party to stop the rhetoric, stop the obstruction and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, while the Conservative leader was in Europe trying to reboot his tarnished image and meeting with leaders who wondered why he was even there, do members know where the Prime Minister was? He was in the Indo-Pacific signing trade deals with Japan, Australia and India. We can talk about the $2.6 billion of uranium from Saskatchewan. Did the Saskatchewan members even comment on that? Premier Scott Moe certainly supported it. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to build our economy. That side is full of rhetoric and obstruction.”
“Mr. Speaker, with respect to consideration of Government Business No. 6, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the House, a minister of the Crown shall move, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that debate be not further adjourned.”
“Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1 and in accordance with subsection 79.1(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the certificate of nomination and biographical notes for the proposed appointment of Annette Ryan as Parliamentary Budget Officer for a term of seven years. I request that the nomination and biographical notes be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.”
“moved: Motion That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), be disposed of as follows: (a) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights that, during its consideration of the bill, (i) the committee shall have the first priority for the use of House resources for committee meetings, (ii) at the next meeting of the committee, following the adoption of this order, the committee shall immediately resume clause-by-clause consideration of the bill whereupon all remaining amendments submitted to the committee shall be deemed moved, the Chair shall put the question, forthwith and successively, without further debate on all remaining clauses and proposed amendments and subamendments, as well as each and every question necessary to dispose of clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, and the committee shall not adjourn until it has disposed of the bill, (iii) the Chair shall report the bill to the House no later than two sitting days after the completion of clause-byclause consideration; (b) the bill may be taken up at report stage at the next sitting of the House following the completion of the provisions of subparagraph (a)(iii) of this order; (c) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at report stage, and 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day, or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, and, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred, except pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8); and (d) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at the third reading stage, and 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day, or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, and, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred.”
“Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: Motion That a take-note debate on the hostilities in Iran and the Middle East, and the impact for Canadians abroad, be held later this day, pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, and that, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House: (a) members wishing to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with another member; (b) the time provided for the debate be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 12 periods of 20 minutes each; and (c) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.”
“Mr. Speaker, forgive us if Canadians recognize that that party has no credibility when it comes to housing. Their leader called middle-class housing shacks and said co-op housing was Soviet-style. That member mocked modular housing. The leader even called on his MPs to boycott the housing accelerator fund, which would have actually helped in their ridings. On this side of the House, we are serious about getting houses built. That party is just full of obstruction and rhetoric.”
“Mr. Speaker, when it comes to fighting affordability, the member and his leader are missing in action. We have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians, we have cut the consumer carbon tax, we have cut the GST for first-time homebuyers, and just recently we announced a groceries and essentials benefit that will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of New Brunswick's working families. It is time for the member and his leader to stand up, stop the obstruction, and fight for Canadian families.”
“Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and prayers go out to the community of Tumbler Ridge. The Conservative Party is not serious about housing. The leader called a middle-class house a “shack” and co-op housing “Soviet-style”. There are members on that side who mocked modular homes. To cap it all off, that leader told his members not to advocate for housing programs in their ridings, which would have helped their ridings. On this side of the House, we are serious about building housing. Budget 2025 is going to deliver housing like we have not seen built in generations.”
“Mr. Speaker, this is from a member and his leader who supported giving the Canada child benefit to millionaires. They voted against the dental program, the day care program and housing, and the list goes on and on. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus and deliver on affordability. That party is focused on obstruction and slogans.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives want to talk about taxes. We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. We cut the GST for first-time homebuyers and the consumer carbon tax. Last week, we launched the groceries and essentials benefit, which will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of Canadians. We are focused on affordability for Canadians; they are focused on continued obstruction.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Conservative leader and that member actually supported giving millionaires child benefit cheques. Think about that. Let me say it again. They supported giving millionaires child benefits. They voted against the school food program. Every other affordability program we have put forth, they have voted against. That party is focused on obstruction. We are focused on delivering for Canadian families.”
“Mr. Speaker, Conservative slogans, rhetoric and obstruction do not feed Canadian families. We have cut taxes for 22 million Canadian families. We have cut the GST for first-time homebuyers. We have cut the consumer carbon tax. Just a couple of weeks ago, we announced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to be laser-focused on affordability for families. That side should stop the obstruction.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have a Prime Minister with world-class business and economic experience. We have cut taxes for millions of Canadians. Just last week, we announced a groceries and essentials benefit that will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. The Conservative leader has never had a job in the economy. He continues to obstruct. He continues to talk rhetorically. It is time for that leader to get on board and help us build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is so nice to finally see real representation in Carleton. Conservative slogans do not feed families. That is why we cut taxes for 22 million Canadians, we cut the consumer carbon tax and last week we announced the groceries and essentials benefit, which would put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. It is time for that party and that leader to stop the rhetoric, stop the slogans and join us to build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadians cannot cash the Conservative leader 's slogans. Last week we announced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit that will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families. On this side of the House, we have a leader with world-class business and economic experience. Their leader has never had a job in the economy.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadians are not going to take advice on the economy from a leader who has never worked in it. Let us look at economic facts. We have the strongest-growing economy in the G7 and the best net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7. We are going to continue to grow our economy. Canadians cannot cash the Conservative leader's slogans. It is time for us to focus and build the strongest economy in the G7.”
“Mr. Speaker, yes, this past Monday we announced the groceries and essentials benefit. There are 12 million Canadians who will get that benefit. It will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of working families this year, and up to $1,400 per year for the next four years. It is time for the Conservatives to stop the obstruction and work with us for Canadian families.”
“Mr. Speaker, these are the same old, tired lines. They hand one question from member to member on their side. Let us look at our track record on affordability. We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. We cut the consumer carbon tax. We cut the GST for first-time homebuyers. On Monday, we announced the groceries and essentials benefit, which will put up to $1,900 in a working family's pocket. On their side of the House, the Conservatives have voted against every affordable measure we put forward. It is time to stop obstructing, and to support Canadians.”