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| Sorry for the delay in this month’s newsletter but I hope you are having an excellent start to your Thanksgiving weekend. I wish you good turkey and good times. Parliament finally resumed in late September. Conservatives had been calling for an early recall of the House of Commons to discuss the breakdown in trade talks between the Canadian and the US governments. Not only did the Liberals refuse to bring MPs back early, the Prime Minister spent just one day in Parliament before leaving the country again. They avoid accountability at all turns. Amidst all kinds of conflicting stories, Conservatives have been asking for details on the talks but this government refuses to tell Canadians why they walked away from our biggest trading partner. In the meantime, my colleagues and I are focused on the economic issues that affect you the most. Canada’s economic growth and productivity remains very low. We have seen how 42,000 jobs were lost in August and that was before the talks broke down. The Liberals continue to gaslight Canadians with the line that the economy is great. I know it is not just based on the letters I get from constituents.Conservatives forced the Liberals to back down on their beloved carbon tax last year and that remains suspended. We encouraged them to suspend the excise tax on gasoline, they did. That suspension has now been extended to the end of the year. That saves Canadians a great deal at the pump. We are now working to kill the Clean Energy Regulations (2nd carbon tax) which would save you even more when you fill up. We have also proposed an Economic Action Plan that the government could implement to save Canadians’ money and jobs (more details below). In your service, |
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| Jasraj Hallan Member of Parliament Calgary East |
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| Economic Action Plan Our message during this trade dispute has been clear: adopt an emergency Economic Action Plan to save Canadians’ money and jobs. Our plan would: Green-light the 500 projects awaiting federal permits Scrap all gas taxes until Canada Day Take the GST off Canadian-made autos Zero capital gains tax on reinvestments in Canada End the industrial carbon tax Repeal Bills C-48 and C-69 This is why we are fighting: According to a new OECD report, the world is leaving Canada behind. The OECD cut Canada’s 2026 growth forecast from 1.2 per cent to 0.9 per cent, a 25 per cent cut from its June forecast, while the global growth forecast rose from 2.8 per cent to 2.9 per cent. A new National Payroll Institute survey found that “half of employed Canadians now spend all or more of their net pay, up sharply from 41 per cent in 2025.” A recent Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) survey found that more than half of parents with adult children aged 18 to 40 provided financial support over the past year, contributing an average of $6,151; Nearly one in five gave more than $10,000.We are fighting for measures that will improve the lives of Canadians. Stronger paycheques, lower food costs, homes they can afford, and an economy that rewards hard work. |
 From The Mailbox Here is a list of issues I received correspondence on from the community during the past month. Here goes … gas prices, trade issues, labour laws, pipelines, food security, EU membership, parliamentary agenda, TD1 research, horse exports, long-term care, public service, homelessness, massage therapy, Child Tax Benefit, Reconciliation, housing costs, municipal issues, Old Age Security, animal testing, return to office rules, provincial issues, medical assistance in dying, seniors benefits, access to information delays, military exports, immigration delays, Alberta separation, work permit delays, digital sovereignty, study visa delays, Canada Health Act, surveillance pricing, online privacy, AI regulation, trees, data centers, tax cuts, LNG exports, tariffs, broadband access, railway maintenance, tax refunds, unemployment, incarceration abroad, charities, memorials, grocery costs, Canada Pension Plan, temporary foreign workers, ALTO, VIA Rail, recreational infrastructure, COVID vaccines, gambling advertising, cannabis abuse, border security, passports, religious freedom, First Responders, Israel/Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, ethics, free speech, party leadership, seniors benefits, Canada/US relations, inflation, youth unemployment, and public service negotiations. |
| Grants & Funding Finder The federal government has a handy online tool to help those looking for grants and funding. By answering a few multiple-choice questions, you will be presented with a list of grants and financial assistance that you may be eligible for. Organizations and community groups are also encouraged to explore this service. Try the Grants & Funding Finder now. |
| Which Benefits Are You Eligible For? The Benefits Finder tool allows you to determine what benefits you may be entitled to by answering a few easy questions. After completing the quick multiple-choice questions, your possible benefits are short-listed and additional information is provided. Many federal-provincial programs are also incorporated into the search results. Link here. |
| Canada Job BankIf you need help getting back to work, try accessing the jobs being listed on the government website, visit www.jobbank.gc.ca to see the latest opportunities. Hundreds of jobs are listed that are in our community and they offer Canadians with a wide variety of work experiences. |
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