I have been busy in Ottawa holding the government to account for its actions.
This year, the carbon tax went up 23% despite an affordability crisis and persistent inflation. This is the next step in the NDP-Liberal government’s plan to quadruple the carbon tax over the next six years, making everything more expensive for everyone.
In April, the Liberals released the 2024 budget. It includes nearly $40 billion in new inflationary spending. Canada will now spend $54.1 billion to service its debt, which is more money than the federal health care transfer. Struggling families can’t afford higher taxes and more inflationary spending that drives up the cost of everything and keeps interest rates high. That is why Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sent a letter to Justin Trudeau with three demands to fix the budget:
1. Axe the tax on farmers and food by immediately passing Bill C-234 in its original form.
2. Build the homes, not bureaucracy, by requiring cities to permit 15% more home building each year as a condition for receiving federal infrastructure money.
3. Cap the spending with a dollar-for-dollar rule to bring down interest rates and inflation. The government must find a dollar in savings for every new dollar of spending.
The current budget does not meet any of these conditions, therefore my colleagues and I will vote against it and vote non-confidence in the government.
Feedback from Calgarians is very important to me and informs the work I do on your behalf in Ottawa. If you would like to share your thoughts with me on national issues, please feel welcome to contact me through my Calgary office.
It remains my honour to represent you at the House of Commons as your Member of Parliament.
MP – Calgary Rocky Ridge Pat Kelly proudly serves the following Communities: Arbour Lake, Citadel, Evanston, Hawkwood, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Ranchlands, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Sage Hill, Scenic Acres, Sherwood, Silver Springs, Symons Valley, Tuscany
