Tax increase on beer, wine and spirits
Text of the Motion
That, given that,(i) the Liberal government is increasing taxes on beer, wine and spirits by 6.3% on April 1, 2023, (ii) this is the largest tax increase on alcohol in the last 40 years, (iii) the heads of eight different unions representing brewery workers across the country, who are nervous about their jobs, have written to the Minister of Finance calling for a freeze to the April 1, 2023 tax increase on beer, citing "a freeze on federal beer taxes is the single most important thing you can do for our workers and their families", (iv) this tax increase will unfairly punish Canadians already struggling with increased costs due to 40-year inflation highs, and make it harder for Canadians to enjoy a drink after a long day's work, or while relaxing with friends or celebrating with their families,the House call on the Liberal government to cancel its April 1, 2023 tax increase on beer, wine and spirits.
Sponsor
Pierre Poilievre
Latest Activity
Decision Made (3/22/2023)