“I want to protect victims of sexual violence. I want the government to listen to experts and pass the bill the way my committee wrote it. I don't like how the Liberals are controlling the process.”
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A bill to modernize the military justice system, including changes to appointments, removing jurisdiction for sexual offences, and expanding the class of persons eligible to be military judges. During debate, the Conservatives argued the bill doesn't go far enough, the Liberals defended it as an important step, and both sides discussed the importance of believing and empowering victims. Some time was spent on tangents about the House majority and military funding.
“The government says it wants to work with us, but then ignores everything we say. I don't like that. They should accept our amendment on sexual misconduct in the armed forces. I want my colleague to explain why they think the government isn't taking our suggestions.”
“I agree with my Bloc colleague. The Liberals say they want to co-operate, but then they change the bill without us. That's hypocritical. I want to criticize the government for not working with us.”
“I want to criticize the Liberals for heckling my colleague's speech. They're saying majority rules, but I think that sends a bad message. The government should listen to us on this bill.”
“Canadians voted for a minority government on purpose. Now the Liberals are being too partisan and ignoring victims while we try to cooperate.”
“I want to skip ahead in time so we don't have to work as much.”