“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.”
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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.
“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!”
“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?”