“I'm saying the other party is arrogant for rejecting changes that a judge recommended. The other party bought off some MPs so they have a fake majority. I want the other MP to say how she feels about this.”
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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 is shutting down debate on a bill about military justice. I'm angry they're ignoring the work of the committee and amendments we proposed. I hope they reconsider and listen to the opposition parties.”
“A famous person did a report. We agree with that report. We tried to do what it said. But the report is old. We wanted to hear from her again. The government should listen to us.”
“You're hypocrites. You stalled for 11 years. Now you ignore us and witnesses. We made reasonable requests. You think you know best. I'm sad the next three and a half years will be like this.”
“I want to speak plainly. Liberals act like this bill is trivial. They rush it. But people have waited 11 years. Liberals show no consideration for vulnerable victims. Let's pause and work together to get it right. We must respect the amendments the committee adopted.”
“Why won't the government let victims choose their court? I want to know why they ignored our amendments. All of us in opposition wanted this. What do you think?”
“I want the government to pass our amendments. I worked hard in committee with witnesses. The government should respect the work of parliamentary committees. It is undemocratic for the government to ignore our amendments and go in a different direction.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later. This bill doesn't do what it's supposed to. It's supposed to stop the military from protecting each other and ignoring complaints. But the government added a change to let the minister interfere in cases. That's not what this bill is for. I don't get it. The government has a majority, so they can do what they want. I wish they would listen to victims and change military culture instead.”
“You say you're investing and helping Canada. But you cut the budget to help veterans by 15%. I don't believe you when you say you care and want to help veterans.”
“The Liberals pretend to listen but they don't really care. They're hiding something and avoiding discussion. I hope they will actually consider our proposals.”
“I want this bill to make civilian courts handle all cases. Our Bloc compromise lets civilian courts decide which cases to keep. The government threatens our compromise. What do you think?”
“You say it should go case by case. I agree with how you want it. The minister wants to ignore us and do whatever he wants. We need to change that together.”
“You say you want to protect victims. I agree with that intention. We all voted to study the bill. I think civilian courts know what they're doing. They might even sometimes decide a military court is better. Our amendment allowed that. Your Motion No. 5 takes that option away.”
“You rejected our amendments to this military bill. Was it because you didn't want to upset the military brass? We wanted an inspector general just for sexual misconduct and judges who could be veterans or leave the military.”
“The government is arrogant. It reversed amendments that the committee passed. It didn't have a majority then, but now it does. Now it's forcing its changes through without even letting us talk. That's outrageous!”
“I want my colleague to say whether she thinks this will hurt the government's reputation. They ignored the voices of the people we're supposed to be helping. The opposition tried to help, but the government rejected our ideas. What message does that send to the people who served our country?”
“I want to cheer for the committee's work. I worked with other parties. But now I'm afraid the government will ignore that work since it's not a minority anymore. The government said it would collaborate but now it's limiting debate on this bill.”
“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.”