“I want the government to give more money and special programs to young people in my riding. I'm hoping if I butter up the Minister 'my good friend' and let him talk up his programs, he'll remember my riding when the money gets passed around.”
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Youth
A discussion about youth engagement and opportunities. The Liberal members focused on praising each other and discussing their 'Team Canada Strong' plan to provide training and work placements to 100,000 youth, rather than addressing any larger issues facing young people.
“I want to flatter the member so he feels good about supporting my spending plans. We want to spend money training 100,000 youth and giving them paid work placements. We say it will help the economy. I want to ask the other side if they will vote for our spending plan or vote against youth.”