This federal budget will "affect middle class families:" Tory finance critic

Conservative Finance Critic Jasraj Singh Hallan slammed the federal Liberal budget saying it will affect middle class families.
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[@christiantaccone6274]

The "middle class" is no longer, they are now working poor

[@lafuerza113]

Exactly!!

[@user-kx8uy9zy5j]

Yes we will sat poor while the rich get richer..

[@jrmsproductions8775]

This was going to happen. Regardless as to whom is in power. We need these politicians to tax higher earners

[@jrmsproductions8775]

I suppose I could also just state that their was never a working class either. Just the owner class everyone else

[@WastingTime1878]

Agreed. That's exactly we are.

[@fleurettespreen]

This Liberal NDP budget will bury Canada

[@darrelladams4886]

Always wonder why this guy was made finance critic. I hope he’s better behind the scenes than he is on camera cause he’s never come off well in interviews.

[@rectus16]

He is useless

[@SwissCheese112]

sounds like a total moron

[@MEC_2]

I’m living pay cheque to pay cheque and I have a nursing degree and a decent job. It’s so depressing

[@freedomliberty83]

It's only going to get worse with the Liberals/NDP in power for another 18 months.

[@buckculler108]

I’m sorry to hear that and I feel your pain. One vehicle breakdown from broke.

[@Baileygirl2023]

Vassey is right the liberal announcements on housing is exactly what Mr. Pollievre has talked about. So they are literally taking his ideas

[@hexxlaxx2992]

Taking his idea while greasing their friends on the way.

[@lornarichardson5655]

Vassey is pro Trudeau. She will need another job once Trudeau is GONE

[@TheBrianFellows]

The increase of capital gains is going to destroy investment in Canada that create jobs

[@ferzadhazeri2377]

Make no mistake, they're not stupid, and they're not incompetent. They're evil. They're doing what they're doing with full intent .Ending trudeau Criminal Government is Canada's highest priority.

[@chrishogan8125]

They aren't, but their supporters are! Other than blaming Trudeau for what THEIR Premiers are responsible for, what are you expecting?

[@markgallicano]

I've never heard Kapelos grill freeland on where 700 Bil. happened to vanish into thin air .

[@donnarocha4043]

8 years just devastating, election now please 😢 🙏 🇨🇦

[@user-wo5ku3gi7r]

This guy being interviewed is your potential finance minister. Luckily he won’t get to be because the Natural Governing Party of Canada, The Liberals, will take the win again.

[@tompw3141]

Yeah, $10 childcare, dental care for low-income households, universal child benefit, and higher real wages are all terrible.

[@cinmanmoo]

16 years; do not forget the third most indebted PM before Trudeau that came into power with a surplus. His party took over after the Progressive Conservatives died from amassing 50% of our national debt with back to back majorities under Mulroney who also bankrupt his own party into failure.

[@buckculler108]

@@user-wo5ku3gi7r Bot

[@buckculler108]

@@tompw3141 And none of it works because this Liberal government completely Fucked everything up that they have touched.

[@jessielemieux2346]

This looks really bad for the Conservatives. Like REALLY bad.😬

[@sharinglungs3226]

Every interaction with this guy is bad. This just looks like he has no thoughts of his own.

[@thelaid-backlad-kj8ey]

I'm for conservatives, but this guy is not too well-spoken. We can't afford another term of JT because of poor conservative representation.

[@dimitriosotis8632]

I get ya, the guy stumbles a bit when he speaks. I think I've heard him speak more forthrightly in other circumstances.

[@Lisa-vk2jw]

Right, answer her questions, we all know JT is incompetent…so, answer the questions!

[@lornarichardson5655]

He knows what is going on with Trudeau''s CARBON TAX WELFARE program

[@hikethisplanet1017]

Yes he should of answered with an immediate "Yes" we will revert this budget. He sounds to much like our PM, Justin Zoolander.

[@Ironpumper]

That was pretty rough

[@shaffinaroberts4087]

This guy is campaigning instead of answering the questions.

[@bycrescentmoon8001]

He might have thrown in a few talking points at the beginning but then he does try to answer, she keeps preventing him.

[@TimDyck]

That’s all the parties right now. Look at the foreign interference inquiry where Trudeau spent most of his time on the stand giving election style speeches.

[@ahmedsaleh1746]

I’m for the conservatives party, but this guy should not be on the roaster.

[@pin65371]

I agree. There has to be a better spokesperson in the conservatives.

[@pilbomags488]

@@pin65371 There is, his boss Pierre

[@ddb0831]

@@pin65371what’s the problem? He’s better than anyone the Libs have.

[@user-wo5ku3gi7r]

@@ddb0831ha ha ha, This Con finance guy is totally affirmative action in play.

[@louislebrun1790]

Who said the goverment should invest in housing, they should get the hell out of the way

[@investined]

The gov stayed out thr way and the developers either made crappy housing or sold all to foreign investors or corporations

[@cathywang614]

Totally agree. Government should stay out of all the business, they are clueless and inefficient

[@SwissCheese112]

@@cathywang614 obviously thats not feasible is it. If you let the so called free market run rampant, you'll be the one fucked

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

This guy is not qualified.

[@dreshay7151]

Shut up little girl scout he's very clear

[@StefanG5]

To think? 😂

[@mrwibbly]

agree. he shouldn't be in front of a camera. very slow brain here. he can't even quickly recall the catch phrases.

[@Cobra85291]

Im a full on Pollieve supporter but this guy shouldnt be on TV. He avoids questions just like Trudeau and his monotone robotic rehearsed responses arnt going to gain any voters.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

@MitchKelly-by1ht Nope, absolutely not. I do not have to be qualified to note that someone else is not either. They are mutually exclusive things.

[@Zigazaga420]

Can’t answer a simple question. No better then what we already have to deal with.

[@alfonseklyne9027]

Well I would answer back what would we do different vassy not be found in violation of ethics.and pretty much everything we can't do worse at this point can we.

[@Zigazaga420]

@@alfonseklyne9027but your not him and he is speaking for a party claiming to be the answer to all our problems.

[@kanuduh5234]

@@Zigazaga420 So what's your solution? Not vote and hand it back to the liberals? Your type is always whining but never have a solution.

[@frankdimitrakopoulos7444]

This mp is brutal. Every time he speaks, he sounds completely clueless. I'm terrified what position he's going to get in Pierre's cabinet, and this is coming from a conservative voter.

[@pheejl7534]

He's the potential finance minister, one of the top cabinet spots. Hey, it's still not too late for you to turn around, lol.

[@t-rev2923]

@@pheejl7534 sit down

[@jessielemieux2346]

Same here, I rarely if ever speak negatively of the Conservatives but this time, the Conservatives really took the L. A finance critic should have been ready for this question. But he clearly wasn't and instead gave a typical Liberal style response.

[@kanuduh5234]

@@pheejl7534 Turn around and what? Accept liberal incompetence?

[@Makeitblue127]

He’s a rocket scientist compared to Freakland 😂

[@marchalliwell5503]

This guy is a horrible communicator

[@bycrescentmoon8001]

How are you determining that? By one interview? Especially one interview where the reporter is not allowing him to answer her? She’s not doing her job, this isn’t a debate- it’s supposed to be a report!

[@samg8012]

I am a definite PP voter, but will agree that this mp speaks more like a liberal by evading the question. Will still vote PP, just not a fan of this particular guy as a speaker.

[@Deheartless]

Geez he's starting to sound like a Liberal. Avoiding answers and being clueless

[@sharinglungs3226]

Worse, this guy has no thoughts of his own. He just parrots Pollieve but very poorly.

[@SwissCheese112]

oh you mean he is a politician? they all do it

[@manpreet120]

Stop believing in Politicians

[@user-dz4mz9je4v]

Your right they are all bought and paid for. They have been sell out our country for many years now far before harper.

[@christian-gd7lj]

It’s insane that they think some other parties gonna change things

[@miketomasini346]

Cut immigration

[@murraytown4]

This guy is clueless.

[@bycrescentmoon8001]

I guess the court of public opinion has spoken based off of one ‘interview’ - and I would hardly call it that. Why so biased?

[@user-urdaddy]

Hopefully Pierre doesn't have him in mind as the finance minister in his govt. All motherhood statements , he doesn't seem to bring anything different to the table other than his appearance

[@philster6383]

sounds like the Cons

[@ddb0831]

Uh oh! The racists are akready attacking!!

[@jackdembowski5957]

Can no one answer a similar question?

[@ddb0831]

Politicians never do.

[@thrillhouse7867]

A con refusing to answer if he'll tax the rich more... imagine that 😂

[@leecrumble3921]

He might need to keep it for a while with the new 40 billion in spending! Were already spending more servicing the interest on debt than we do on health care for all of Canada.

[@nickloveridge3667]

Can we PLEASE just get a common sense party in Canada???!! They are all the same. I would vote for a turnip over what we got now. 😢

[@johnkellerman7292]

Taxing the rich more hurt France, heavily. Look it up. They regret it, and we will too.

[@donaldhazlett2475]

Since 2015 the numbers of Billionaires in Canada has doubled. How is really for the rich?

[@lornemyers6638]

@donaldhazlett2475 what from 2 to 4 billionaires? How about deadbeats don't be deadbeats? Maybe pay your fair share? What a concept hey?

[@a437920]

I am pro conservative policies but this guy is no speaker.. looks so pre-prepared lines and same punch lines.. not answering questions

[@bycrescentmoon8001]

It was by design. Open your eyes.

[@gabriellesturm81]

This guy is excellent at avoiding answering questions. He also stutters a lot he should be a back bencher at best.

[@cinmanmoo]

According to the Conservative base the Liberals never answer questions. I think it is the new politics of today, don't answer anything and be safe lol

[@blk123]

My aunt and uncle were farmers. When he passed away my aunt sold the farms they worked. She paid $500,000 in capital gains. This is her retirement income.

[@parentrap]

It's all greed.. not right. While they push corporate farming. Top 3 will always do this!

[@davedyck9892]

When Justin came into power the deficit was a historically low why could keep that way ,and put money in the housing,why wait for 8 yrs before you start programs.

[@AtteliaVel]

Cause liberals aren't the ndp and largely do nothing until they are forced . Cpc are much worse as they want to do less .

[@TarifHuda]

Is this guy for real?

[@user-wo5ku3gi7r]

Yes, he's the best of the best the Cons have to offer, 😂. Recall 2-3 years ago during the crisis; PP just wanted to go honkin’ with the konvoy too. Best thought process as well.

[@georgematta1700]

He’s 100% right about the main issue being productivity. Solve that and everything else goes away.

[@dimitriosotis8632]

If Trudeau's spending hasn't made a difference yet, who believes it will now?

[@lancenielsenofficial]

Answer the question!! Politicians suck!!

[@juniorknights6913]

These are not investments...this is just slapping down the VISA and adding to the bill

[@ekingston1694]

You get to much credit Vasey. You are much tougher in Conservatives. You are not listening. They are not cutting child care, they had childcare before the libs

[@user-ew2yy6dt3b]

Yep, this guy should not be in Finace

[@1jlavin]

Whenever I hear the word "investment" regarding government I zip up my pockets and run like hell.

[@Kroma1986]

This guy doesnt understand why, he just studied catch phrases.

[@oudoorguy4300]

It is NOT necessary to ‘go after’ rich Canadians - STOP SPENDING EVERYONE INTO OBLIVION.

[@almichel888]

Tell Justin to stop the war in Uncraine and Gaza and the inflation problem should be gone.

[@bycrescentmoon8001]

😂😂😂😂😂 not even close!

[@dreamersbasics7713]

I bet it is so hard for reporters to not just say, "cut the crap, tell me the truth. Stop talking in circles. Do you have an answer, yes, or no?" So much patience, well done!

[@MM-xg2td]

He will not answer if the Cons will tax the rich 🤣🤣

[@Superneuf70]

Because they won’t, they’ll give them tax breaks. That’s how the cons roll.

[@jamesjefferson6352]

Cons give every one tax breaks. Libs just give the rich money, and yes most of the libs are what's considered rich

[@jackmidst8304]

The “rich” as you say are also the ones who invest in new ventures. The money needed to start a company or a business often comes from investors. You can laugh all you want but if the government penalizes private investments, then we all suffer. As far as tax breaks goes, thats simply not true. The “rich” pay taxes, more than you probably. Not only do they pay taxes but they’re not eligible for most programs, because they’re high earners. What do you propose, that we all just sit around like you and whine?

[@lornemyers6638]

​@Superneuf70 Well you can't tax losers, so you are exempt. Make poor life choices and make the well off pay for it. Seems smart.

[@MM-xg2td]

@@jackmidst8304 Most investors also get funding from government, how about Bell who got over 350 million in 3 years but yet has laid off over 6500 employees will giving the CEO of Bell a raise of 20%. CRY ME A RIVER, Fact are facts.

[@waynejpark560]

Oh no, another word salad talker…. I was hoping a Conservative MP could answer a straightforward question.

[@pheejl7534]

Holy smokes. The Cons nonsensically criticize Freeland, but when comparing her to this Con finance dude, this guy is “bottom of the barrel” stuffs. This is PP’s go-to guy? Really? Ha ha ha.

[@user-wo5ku3gi7r]

PP implemented affirmative action.

[@patrickgerard8011]

Diversity hire

[@AdolfTrudeau]

Pheej and Bob are my kind of puppets, I mean Canadians.

[@user-wo5ku3gi7r]

@@AdolfTrudeau Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… Secretly you want a private room with Mr Trudeau, huh?… Gyeh

[@MultiSuperman2]

Productivity issue is caused by bad attitudes caused by over taxation and being poor regardless of working full time.

[@NicNeville]

Taxes are not an investment. Its a response to being lax with monetary policy. its a response to failure of a government

[@fredhinck9685]

Billions in spending that Taxpayers are on the hook for. Getting screwed over more. Sparklesocks said the budget will balance itself.

[@hellboy3050]

@hellboy3050 0 seconds ago @hellboy3050 0 seconds ago Apparently many, many, Canadians are starting to say that the NDP with their current leader are just a bunch of complete frauds! And theses same Canadians WILL NOT VOTE FOR THESE LOOSERS AGAIN!

[@gitanjalisimon-rasiah16]

Tax the big corporation and you will see layoffs etc.

[@ggss8647]

And continue to make everything more expensive

[@SwissCheese112]

oh gosh, no more 15$ an hour walmart jobs??? the small businesses might reopen??

[@silverdew5747]

The answer to that question should be a YES.

[@user-sk9kt9tr1g]

53 yo guy from Nova Scotia. I'm really encouraged that Mr. Poilievre is now letting Conservative MPs speak for themselves. That goes long way toward building trust with this Canadian voter. 😊

[@scotthayes7777]

Why don’t they ever answer the question.

[@RealandOfficialDeanRaza05]

The supply is the problem it is enough to build the house because if not the budget needs to to change and mess up their plans including their promises. Look what's going on around the world there's a war happening and the price is affected. Now for big companies and corporations, those small business franchise owners will suffer because of the tax. Now how the government will balance affordability.

[@JuneSteCroix]

Its so obvious that this guy does not know his job . He has no clue on the question . Fire him . Please.

[@poolschool5587]

Well, he's wrong about trust funds. Trust funds will be affected by this increase in capital gains taxes. And corporations. It is a terrible and regressive tax and the Conservatives need to campaign on reversing this disastrous increase to capital gains. We will NEVER fix the productivity problem and our declining standard of living at this rate.

[@Darkhorse393]

Is it possible for a politician to directly answer a question? I dont yhink they know how

[@canuckjd]

Huge error on the conservatives for having him answer on their behalf

[@daleparker4207]

Thank you

[@markadam1237]

I think its only in a dream where we canadians can have honest politicans... Just hearing poltician answers from all 3 parties is soo cringe.. i still believe canadians are better off with out Trudeau

[@user-qq4zg4gg3w]

Tax and Spend will just make everything worse.

[@enfredlindstrom6763]

is the RCMP investigating ? the NDP liberals in BC ? for only handing out goverment grants, to company's that give them a 20 % kick back ?

[@ye333]

The "wealthy" means those who worked hard to succeed financially but with no political power.

[@johnnewton3592]

It must be so painful being a journalist and having to hear politicians answer questions like this all the time.

[@DL-ds7xp]

Government should tax itself. No more money for the government to waste

[@parentrap]

All low income min wage ,pensions are affected!

[@cwp2580]

He seems flustered today... maybe needs some public speaking training

[@user-qq4zg4gg3w]

Increasing Capital Gains Tax won't make any difference.

[@snailb0y]

why is this filmed in the middle of a party 😭

[@tracieshort6734]

There's a reason why international investors are abandoning the DEI models. But no, Canada dives right in and sticks it's heels in.

[@johanneshoogenboom]

Inflation is by definition a monetary issue ie only the Federal Gov has control on monetary policy

[@brandonbaldwin4139]

He’s looking pretty unprepared right now. Would have been nice to hear about how he would do things differently.

[@Kodey-el3yp]

The ON govt did go over 9 billion, but they also cut the fuel tax because of the carbon tax. How much is that? It's either debt or more failures in infrastructure. Axe the tax

[@TheWizzarrrd79]

Great work Vassy

[@snailb0y]

btw conservatives would not fix the issue, they want to help the upper class

[@yusufali2745]

💯💯

[@SwissCheese112]

conservatives are going to cut your taxes and cut or freeze public spending. Strikes will ensue after 3-4 years of frozen wages and spending. its just a rehash of all the previous years. This one might even try to sell off the family silver, oh healthcare isnt working? well lets just subcontract a few things out to these American corporations, slice, slice, slice goes the national healthcare pie

[@homer30]

That's the problem with Conservative. Too much criticism to the policy of Liberal but Conservative offers no concrete solution.

[@lornemyers6638]

Perhaps pay attention Homer.

[@gypsygib]

Dollar for Dollar Law, LOL wtf is he talking about!?

[@InADarkTavern]

The policy that poilievre proposed and is essentially running his campaign on…

[@DSP_2.0]

It is: Every $1 of new spending must be offset by $1 of savings. It handcuffs the government from new spending and running deficits. So if the Canadian governments revenue for the year is $450 billion, they can't make a budget that is $500 billion. It's a promise to balance the budget.

[@DSP_2.0]

Vassy this was a weak interview. You just asked loaded questions. You wanted to compare the local ontario budget deficit to that of the Federal deficit 😂 the Federal deficit is 8.84 times that of Ontario's and the Federal budget affects inflation across all of Canada, not just one province.

[@user-ol7tl1vf5m]

With all the paper printing ramping up (they call money they don’t have a budget), one would believe politicians are pretenders of wealth. 😂 So power is an illusion after all. “Please accept this pallet of freshly printed paper for your resources. No worries, we have others who must spend energy and time for this valuable paper.” Why I ditched the illusion for Bitcoin.

[@ChadNowe-nh9yk]

She a news anchor or a liberal politician??? Jesus!! She mopped the floor with him!!

[@marshferguson4737]

They better not cut the CTB on single parents or our kids will starve!

[@Prophet-_Amador]

It seems like they are all avoiding her answers. All I keep hearing Justin Justin more like broken record.

[@hikethisplanet1017]

As a strong conservative that I am, I feel he should of answered her question immediately. He sounded like Justin Trudeau by not answering her question. Conservatives always demand a yes or no reply to a question. He should of given her a yes immediately.

[@loulinaz3770]

J.Turdeau😅 is underestimating our intelligence.

[@millerfamily7854]

goverment spending is the only cause, the over spending is the cause

[@IlocanoFilipinoC]

I havent been to Ontario but would like to Visit

[@DonnaB-5512]

Not missing anything...used to HAVE to go there once a week.

[@IlocanoFilipinoC]

@@DonnaB-5512 oh ok Lol

[@user-qq4zg4gg3w]

There's a difference between uncontrolled spending of the Liberals, and actual investing by the Conservatives.

[@cbonk2]

If this is the guy that could the next finance minister, we are going to continue to be in big trouble.

[@davidharrow9025]

They want to cut taxes. That immediately makes them more competent than Mr. Sunny Ways

[@user-oh8sn8eh2x]

She's intimidating him that's why he's stuttering poor guy

[@jonnytalbs]

This guy is an mp?

[@lancenielsenofficial]

I think Hallan went to the same answer the question school as Justin.

[@brianditomaso6602]

Sounds like Jagmeet c'mon fo better

[@tracieshort6734]

Why can't our government present a budget based on needs not wants.

[@tarafox6618]

The government that spends millions on a fiscal parliamentary planning meeting?

[@user-dw2dr6zf3n]

There is no child care programs just ask the doctor who is moving to alberta because she cannot access child daycare in Sask.

[@Starky513]

Kapelos is an amazing interviewer.

[@dimitriosotis8632]

The bot ahead of you already said that.

[@silverdew5747]

As a conservative MP, you need to be more staight forward. Differentiate yourself from the word salade masters on the Liberal side.

[@InADarkTavern]

Buddy I’m looking at cranes all around me making new homes.

[@Viewpoint11]

same

[@user-ix9kc1dl8w]

Just answer the question

[@leili6143]

Oh boy🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@thomasjaschke123]

I guess paying 52 percent of your income isn’t enough oh and 13 percent gst that kinda 65 percent