Freeland throws more money at Canada’s economic 'plan'
Episode Stats
Words per Minute
122.00557
Summary
Our Fall Economic Statement has two objectives: to support the middle class at a time when some prices are still high and mortgage renewals are looming, and to help stabilize prices and provide more choice for Canadians. In the face of global inflation, our government has reduced the deficit faster than any other country in the G7.
Transcript
00:00:00.320
Our fall economic statement has two objectives.
00:00:04.160
The first is to continue to support the middle class at a time when some prices are still
00:00:13.560
That is why we are making generational changes to competition law in Canada, including by
00:00:20.480
cracking down on predatory pricing and other tactics that big corporations use to raise
00:00:30.180
This is new, significant, concrete action that will help stabilize prices and provide more
00:00:40.080
We are cracking down on junk fees that Canadians are saddled with every day and an investigation
00:00:45.940
will soon be launched into the international roaming charges that drive up Canadians' phone
00:00:52.560
We are lifting the GST and HST on counselling and psychotherapy services so that Canadians
00:01:02.660
We are extending employment insurance to parents who adopt and are introducing a new leave for
00:01:08.500
federally regulated workers who suffer the painful loss of a child through miscarriage.
00:01:16.000
Our government will keep working day after day, week after week, month after month, and year
00:01:28.600
The foundation of our fall economic statement is our responsible fiscal plan.
00:01:34.780
In the face of global inflation, our government has reduced the deficit faster than any other