Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague’s speech, specifically the Conservative motion under debate today, is no different from the debates we have come to expect from them. I think almost all of the opposition days in the House have been Conservative opposition days seeking to benefit the oil companies. However, if we look at the reactions to international tensions in recent months, there has been pressure for a lower gas tax, which the Conservatives achieved because the Liberals gave it to them. There has been a really substantial increase in all possible federal subsidies for oil companies. Last week, the government even made a commitment to buy a new pipeline and build it at taxpayers’ expense. However, none of that has had any impact on prices at the pump. In fact, prices at the pump continue to rise. If we look closely, the only thing increasing is oil companies’ profits. Ordinary Canadians continue to pay more, despite the fact that the government is giving more money to oil companies. Does my colleague really think that his is the right solution?”
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Positioning 42%Claims 32%The ask 26%
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 30 wordsthat question was a bit out of touch if he is saying that what we are suggesting is just going to put more money in oil and gas companies’ pockets.PositioningClaims · 15 wordsThis would land directly in consumers’ pockets when they pay less at the grocery store.The ask · 27 wordsI would challenge that member to come with me to the Arctic any time of the year and look at food prices and the associated transportation costs.Claims · 18 wordsOur efforts are to bring down those transportation costs to bring down the cost of food for northerners.Vague promisePositioning · 14 wordsThat is what we are about.I am not sure what he is about.PositioningOff point
