A bill to implement the government's Spring Economic Update. The debate mostly consisted of the Conservatives criticizing the bill for increasing deficits and not doing enough to support the oil and gas industry, while the Liberals defended the bill, saying it provides relief for low-income Canadians. The Bloc Québécois raised concerns about foreign control of Canadian banks. Some time was spent on personal anecdotes and tangents like the history of a hospital emergency room.
“MPs were elected to spend money. We can't just get out of the way and do nothing like the Conservatives want. The government must be a quote major player unquote in everything. Let's negotiate how the government can do more for the oil industry. That buys votes in Alberta.”
“I want to give money to people in my riding. Gas prices are high so I want the government to lower them. Housing is expensive so I want the government to spend money on more housing. I want more money for apprenticeships in trades. I want more money for aerospace jobs in my riding. I want more money to fight fraud. I want more money for sports programs for young people. I want people in my riding to feel that the government is helping them.”
“I would like the member to tell us his thoughts on our government's permanent national food program. And also, I would like to see my pet hospital project get some money.”
“I don't like that the Seven Oaks emergency room closed. It's bad. Our government is doing many good things for lower-income Canadians though. We're helping a lot! I'm talking about nice things we're doing instead of what you asked.”
“I want to cheer for our health care system. It's a moral victory that Canadians aren't bankrupted by medical costs. We should keep teaching the world this lesson. I'm filling time with nice words.”
“Maybe if I say we need to talk, you won't notice I didn't promise to do anything. Ontario and Canada need to sit down and talk sometime. We'll see if I actually push for pharmacare later.”
“The government should spend lots of money! That will make good things happen. The other parties are bad people because they don't want it. Why do they oppose progress?”
