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In a debate on Indigenous Affairs, MPs argued about a court case related to property rights. The Conservative MP accused the Liberal government of not defending property rights, while the Liberal MP insisted they would always defend private property and had appealed the decision in question. The debate focused on this specific case and claims about the government's stance on property rights.

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Right Hon. Mark Carney

Liberal
“I'm going to throw out some empty words about defending property rights, but I'm really just trying to change the subject to indigenous rights instead.”
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Right Hon. Mark Carney

Liberal
“The Conservatives are getting desperate with these makeovers. I'm ignoring their point. I'll just say we appealed one case and we'll defend private property rights like always. And cheer for Indigenous rights. That sounds good.”
Our translation 44% shorter