“I say many people in London—Fanshawe are sad because of tariffs and unemployment. The Prime Minister didn't talk to Trump for seven months. I want the government to fix tariff problems now.”
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A debate about US tariffs on Canadian goods like steel, aluminum, lumber and auto parts. Instead of discussing solutions, MPs spent most of their time talking about the impacts on businesses in their own ridings, praising colleagues, and sparring over other unrelated economic policies.
“I get that you care about businesses. But you praise the government for acting. Name one U.S. tariff on Canada that Trudeau's government actually got lifted.”
“Businesses are suffering. The tariff is driving them to lower prices or close down. The government's loan program doesn't help. Businesses still have to pay back those loans while making less money. I want the member to admit the program isn't enough and could make businesses close faster.”
“You keep talking around the problem without solving it. The U.S. keeps imposing new tariffs. We need actual solutions and leverage. The government is failing to stand up for our key industries and workers.”
“You say you have a vision. I think your vision is bad. I represent London-Fanshawe. Unemployment is high there. People can't afford things. What should I tell people in line at the food bank? When will the Prime Minister fix the tariff problem?”
“Thank you for that speech. We agree there's no deal on tariffs coming. I want to blame the government. I say they're making Canada worse for business. Why do the Liberals make it harder to do things here? You should say how higher taxes and regulation hurt industries, and say the government has no plan.”
“The government should quit burdening businesses with new debt and red tape. Real relief comes from cutting tariffs and making it easier to build and compete. The Liberals aren't doing that. They're just adding more rules and slowing things down.”