Discussion · Oral Questions
Yves-François Blanchet Bloc Québécois
“The Prime Minister is not protecting Quebec culture. He is giving in to the United States. Other countries make big internet companies pay to support local culture. Why will the Prime Minister not stand up and do the same?”
“Mr. Speaker, we predicted his appointment would be a disaster, and it is. The Prime Minister is once again abandoning Quebec culture because of Washington. The Union des artistes and the entire cultural community spoke out against it in the media on Saturday. Their letter is entitled “Chronicle of a disappearance foretold”, because our culture is sure to disappear unless the Prime Minister grows a proverbial spine. The European Union collects levies from the web giants. It even lets its member states add to them. Why is the Prime Minister incapable of taking a stand?”
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Opposition question in Question Period
Respect 79 of 100
This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “unless the Prime Minister grows a proverbial spine”.
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Mr. Speaker, we predicted his appointment would be a disaster, and it is. The Prime Minister is once again abandoning Quebec culture because of Washington. The Union des artistes and the entire cultural community spoke out against it in the media on Saturday. Their letter is entitled “Chronicle of a disappearance foretold”, because our culture is sure to disappear unless the Prime Minister grows a proverbial spine. The European Union collects levies from the web giants. It even lets its member states add to them. Why is the Prime Minister incapable of taking a stand?