BUDGET 2021 - Michael Chong
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BUDGET 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL
Dear Constituents, If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, FERGUS
please contact your health care provider, A-190 St. David St. S.
On April 19th, the federal government tabled public health agency, or Telehealth Ontario Fergus, ON N1M 2L3
its first budget in two years. This newsletter at (866) 797-0000. Tel. 519.843.7344
highlights some of the elements of the
budget. As always, do not hesitate to contact me if GEORGETOWN
16 Mountainview Rd. S.
you have any questions or concerns. Suite 205
COVID-19 continues to be the greatest Georgetown, ON L7G 4K1
challenge facing Canadians. Across the Sincerely, Tel. 905.702.2597
country, Canadians are experiencing a third
wave. My top priorities include holding the OTTAWA
government accountable on its rollout of House of Commons
vaccines and ensuring a strong economic Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
recovery. Tel. 613.992.4179
For general information on COVID-19 and for Michael Chong Toll Free: (886).878.5556
information on the economic response plan, michael.chong@parl.gc.ca
visit canada.ca/coronavirus or call the
coronavirus information line at michaelchong.ca
(833) 784-4397.
@michaelchongmp
MICHAEL’S THOUGHTS ON THE BUDGET FALLS SHORT ON HOUSING
BUDGET 2021 AFFORDABILITY
The Canadian economy was in trouble before the It would be an understatement to say house prices
pandemic. Business investment and productivity, the are skyrocketing.
only long-term basis of prosperity, had been lagging for
years. In the quarters before the pandemic per capita According to the Canadian Real Estate Association,
GDP was flat, if not declining. Canadian households house prices have increased by 31.6% between
have some of the highest debt levels and highest March 2020 and March 2021.
housing prices in the world.
Halton Region and Wellington County have
The pandemic has only made things worse. experienced a massive spike, and this trend has no
signs of slowing. This is making it more difficult for
Canadians need an economic recovery plan that young families to buy a house.
improves their financial security by creating jobs,
increasing wages, lowering taxes, and making housing Budget 2021 contains no measures to cool the
affordable. housing market. The measures and previously
announced funding will help create some affordable
Unfortunately, this budget does not secure the housing units across the country. However, these
Canadian economy. It has no real plan to increase measures will have no effect on the housing market.
business investment and productivity. The budget has
no measures to cool the housing market. The Conservatives believe that the
government plans on running massive deficits for the federal government should consider
next half decade — with no real plan to balance the measures that address mortgage
budget. rules, the tax code, foreign buyers,
and money laundering.
In fact, as a result of these massive deficits, interest
costs on the debt are expected to double over the next
five years. That means fewer dollars in five years to pay
for healthcare and social programs. It also means
higher taxes and a growing risk of inflation.
The Liberal government has proposed scattered new
spending, but the budget fails to address the most
important task at hand: delivering vaccines to
provinces so that we can emerge from the third wave
of the pandemic.
To improve the Canadian economy, Canada’s
Conservatives are proposing a Canada Recovery Plan.
The plan secures Canadians’ personal finances by
recovering millions of jobs in the sectors hit hardest by
the pandemic, helping those who have suffered the
most, including women, seniors, and young people.
We also need to ensure that stimulus measures are
targeted and time-limited to avoid creating a structural
deficit.
Finally, we need to get the economy growing again
after years of slow growth, so that we have the revenue
to pay for government services that Canadians rely on.
PHOTOS COVID-19 GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
• For general information on COVID-19, visit:
www.canada.ca/coronavirus
• To reach the coronavirus hotline of the Public Health
Agency of Canada, call: 1-833-784-4397
• For Telehealth Ontario, call: 1-866-797-0000
• For the local public health unit in Wellington County, call:
1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006
• For the local public health unit in Halton Region, call: 311
Michael receiving his AstraZeneca vaccine.
ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
• To receive regular email updates about COVID-19 from
the Government of Canada, sign up with your email at:
canada.ca/coronavirus
• For the Assaulted Women’s Helpline, call:
1-866-863-0511
• For the Seniors Safety Line, call: 1-866-299-1011
• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, connect
with professionals for a confidential chat session: text
WELLNESS to 686868 (for youth) or 741741 (for adults)
Michael met with Dutch MP Sjoerd Wiemer
Sjoerdsma. Both have been sanctioned by the
government of China for speaking out against
the Uyghur genocide taking place in Xinjiang. HAVE YOUR SAY ON BUDGET 2021!
Return survey, postage free, by folding, taping shut, and returning.
Do you think the 2021 federal budget should have increased
healthcare funding to provinces?
○ YES ○ NO ○ UNSURE
Are you concerned about the size of Canada’s debt?
○ YES ○ NO ○ UNSURE
Are you worried that your job may be impacted in 2021?
Michael speaking in the House of Commons.
○ YES ○ NO ○ UNSURE
Are my Conservative colleagues and I on the right track?
○ YES ○ NO ○ UNSURE
Michael speaking with students from
the University of Guelph, the University
of Waterloo, and Wilfred Laurier
University.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUR OFFICE
Our consistency offices in Fergus and Georgetown provide
assistance with a variety of federal programs and agencies,
including:
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Employment Insurance (EI)
Georgetown Office: 205-16 Mountainview
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Road South
• Immigration and Citizenship
• Old Age Security (OAS)
• Passport Applications
• Certificates of recognition or achievement for special occasions
Our offices remain open and staffed to assist constituents during
the COVID-19 pandemic by appointment. Call us toll free at:
1-866-878-5556 or email us at michael.chong@parl.gc.ca
We are here to help! Fergus Office: A-190 St. David Street South
TAPE
TAX SCAMS & FINANCIAL
FRAUDS DURING THE COVID-19
OTTAWA ON K1A 0A6 PANDEMIC
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Tax season is prime time for pushing scams and
frauds, with cybercriminals especially active this
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
MICHAEL CHONG year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian taxpayers should be vigilant when re-
ceiving emails, text messages, or even phone calls
regarding their tax returns or their bills. Scammers
required
postage often emphasize the need for immediate action in
No
hopes of tricking unsuspecting victims into con-
firming private information, making payments, or
FOLD
even accepting a refund.
If you receive a call or online message claiming to
be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or any
other government, financial institution, or service
provider, never reveal personal information. Avoid
replying to the message and do not click on any
links provided. In the case of a phone call, hang
up.
You can always double-check the validity of the
claims by directly contacting the organization in
question.
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