“You're scaring people! We're trying to defend property rights, but you're making it harder. Stop demonizing the government. We're doing our best.”
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A debate about the government's failure to negotiate a treaty with an Indigenous tribe, resulting in a lawsuit and loss in court. The Liberals claim they will defend private property rights, while the Conservatives accuse the government of creating uncertainty and fear. The Liberals counter by accusing the Conservatives of fearmongering for political gain, and claim that real leadership involves respecting the Constitution, courts, and reconciliation efforts.
“The Conservatives are bad. Don't listen to them. Only we know what's good for Indigenous people.”