Discussion · Oral Questions
Jacques Gourde Conservative
“The Prime Minister has hurt our economy. Groceries cost more, business investment is down, and Canada has high unemployment. I want the Prime Minister to take responsibility for this recession.”
“Mr. Speaker, really, this Prime Minister is nothing but an illusion. A banker is supposed to be good with numbers, yet here is the Prime Minister’s track record: every family will be spending an extra $1,000 on groceries in 2026, business capital investment has fallen for five consecutive quarters, and Canada has the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7. This record makes us the only G20 country in recession. The Prime Minister is not being accountable to Canadians. Will he take responsibility for his recession?”
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Opposition question in Question Period
Respect 85 of 100
This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “this Prime Minister is nothing but an illusion”.
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A repeated line
“Canada has the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7.”
Said 10 times by 9 members since April 28.
Every time it was said
Mr. Speaker, really, this Prime Minister is nothing but an illusion. A banker is supposed to be good with numbers, yet here is the Prime Minister’s track record: every family will be spending an extra $1,000 on groceries in 2026, business capital investment has fallen for five consecutive quarters, and Canada has the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7. This record makes us the only G20 country in recession. The Prime Minister is not being accountable to Canadians. Will he take responsibility for his recession?