Discussion · Oral Questions
Andrew Lawton Conservative
“The minister did not answer my question. The Prime Minister promised to buy Canadian, but more government contracts now go to American companies instead. I want him to answer why he broke that promise.”
“Mr. Speaker, I apologize, but I believe the minister got her talking points mixed up, because that had nothing to do with the question I asked. The Prime Minister looked at Canadians and said that he was going to lead by example and his government was going to buy Canadian. Instead, he has increased, in the time he has been Prime Minister, the number of government contracts going to American companies from one-fifth to one-third. Perhaps it is because 90% of his investments are wrapped up in American corporations. Here is a very easy question for the Prime Minister: What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio?”
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Opposition question in Question Period
Respect 69 of 100
This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio?”.
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Mr. Speaker, I apologize, but I believe the minister got her talking points mixed up, because that had nothing to do with the question I asked. The Prime Minister looked at Canadians and said that he was going to lead by example and his government was going to buy Canadian. Instead, he has increased, in the time he has been Prime Minister, the number of government contracts going to American companies from one-fifth to one-third. Perhaps it is because 90% of his investments are wrapped up in American corporations. Here is a very easy question for the Prime Minister: What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio?