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Statement in the House of Commons - May 7, 2013

Mr. Speaker, our government is working on what matters to Canadians: jobs and economic growth.

Last week, Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew 0.3% in February. This was better than economists' expectations. Thanks to our government, Canada's job growth record remains the best among G7 countries. Canada is the only G7 country with a top credit rating and stable outlook from all major agencies.

The OECD projects Canada will lead the G7 in economic growth over the next 50 years. KPMG ranked Canada the most tax-competitive economy among mature markets.

While we are focused on the economy, the NDP wants to impose a $20 billion job-killing carbon tax on Canadians that would raise the price of gas, food, electricity and almost everything. On top of that, the NDP leader's reckless $56 billion in unaffordable new spending would ruin the economy.

On the government side of the House, Conservatives will remain focused on what matters to Canadians: jobs and economic growth.