“The Prime Minister is traveling again. Europe wants our natural gas. I bet that's what this trip is about.”
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A debate about Europe wanting to buy natural gas from Canada. The Conservatives criticized the Prime Minister's international travel, saying it hasn't resulted in solid trade deals for Canadian energy exports. The Liberals argued European companies are already investing billions in Canadian natural gas projects that will create jobs and involve Indigenous participation.
“The government keeps talking and signing papers but can't show any real results. Europe wants to buy Canada's natural gas. Europe wants to build a port or pipeline to move our energy to them. They don't need the Prime Minister's speeches. They don't need the government to run things. Companies will invest in projects to send our energy to the world if the government gets out of the way. I want the minister to announce a concrete date for Canadian natural gas to start arriving in Europe.”
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. A European company is investing in Canada. They want to build here. The opposition doesn't know what's really going on.”
“I want to criticize the Prime Minister. He spends too much and blocks resource exports. We already have trade deals with Europe. He needs to get out of the way. All he does is talk and pose for photos. I want to know when our first LNG shipment will actually reach Europe.”
“I want to cheer for government spending and programs. I will list many big numbers to make the government look good. We are spending lots of your money. LNG projects employ some Canadians and have some indigenous participation. We have lots of plans to spend more of your money. The government is big and strong!”
“You are not doing enough. I want you to sign real trade deals. Stop wasting taxpayer money on your trips. Canadians need more results than hot air. They need you to drop tariffs and keep your promises. Europeans want our LNG. When will the new pipeline be finished? I just want the date.”
“I'm going to ignore your real question and instead brag about a big energy project that fits our narrative. Look at all the good things our government is doing. $4 billion invested! Indigenous participation! Jobs and wealth for everyone! Aren't we great?”