“I want to limit debate on this bill to make sure it passes quickly. I don't want any more amendments or discussion.”
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A budget bill to spend billions more, including making excise tax cuts temporary instead of permanent. In debate, the Liberals defended the bill as helping with affordability while the Conservatives criticized the majority government for limiting debate and scrutiny of the bill. Other topics discussed included the deficit, seasonal workers, and excise tax inflation adjustments for alcohol.
“We're just a few hours into debate on your new budget. You're already shutting down debate and questions with your majority. That's anti-democratic. You want to borrow so much it'll take years of taxes just to pay the interest. I think that's reckless.”
“Don't look at the debt. Look at these popular things we're doing with the money! Surely you won't vote against a gas tax holiday...”
“Cutting debate is shady. It makes it look like you're hiding something. I think you're hiding something. Let us talk.”
“I want taxpayers to know we are spending their money. Seasonal workers should get more money. I want the opposition to agree to spend more money for seasonal workers. I want Canadians to think my spending is helping them.”
“I don't like how the government is rushing this bill. They say it's important but they won't let us debate it properly. They just want to push it through quickly without discussion. The Minister of Finance should promise not to adjourn the House early so we have enough time to talk about the bill.”
“I want to pass this bill quickly. It spends money on programs that buy votes. I'll blame inflation if anyone says it costs too much.”
“This bill adds billions to the debt. Liberals are ramming it through. I don't trust them. Their spending causes inflation.”
“I'm very happy about our big spending. Canada can afford it. It doesn't matter if it increases debt.”
“I'm going to ignore the points made in the debate. I want to talk about things our government did that I think helps Canadians who have trouble affording things. I want the Minister of Finance to repeat how important he thinks our programs are.”
“I really want Bill C-30 to pass. I think it helps Canadians who have trouble affording things. But not just that! It also has things that some workers asked for. There are many measures in the bill. I think Canadians will like them. Every politician here should vote yes and pass the bill.”
“I think this bill might make it easier for companies to use more toxic chemicals. The Canadian Cancer Society is against that. I don't think making it easier for companies will make food cheaper. I want the Minister of Finance to take out the part of the bill that does this. I want to vote for other parts of the bill, but not this part.”
“I want everyone to vote for this bill. Look at this part everyone should like. This part about growing more food in Canada is for you. I think you'll vote for the bill I want if committees can study it. Maybe if I say you support workers, you'll support my bill.”
“You can't say you respect us but then ignore our questions. I want you to promise you'll keep debating this until the very last day we're scheduled to be here. I don't want you traveling, I want you here answering questions.”
“I will be answering questions for hours at committee meetings. I want you to know I'm working hard to explain how much we're helping everyone.”
“I can't believe the government is shutting down debate to cram this budget through. I was elected to oppose and criticize the government's constant reckless spending! This country already has way too much debt - now they want to silence everyone who agrees with me.”
“I'm sure you're a good man who listens to your constituents. You've heard from your distilleries. They want you to vote to keep the alcohol tax low. This is something we control. Let's pass this and tell everyone we're supporting Canadians.”
“You're all talk and broken promises. You keep saying you'll reform EI, but there are seasonal workers in my riding and a decade later you've done nothing. We wrote a bill for you and everything, but you ignored it. It's a real problem, but you won't help. People are losing jobs and their futures while you deny them support. You're even threatening labour gains. Don't claim you work for workers when you're doing the opposite.”
“Look, I know you. We go way back. But your riding's seasonal workers will be overjoyed by this bill and I bet even you are too chicken to vote against it. If they don't get our help right now they are toast. When you get back home, you owe it to them to back the team on this one. Unless for some weird reason you don't actually want to help the working stiffs in the Gaspé Peninsula and all over Quebec. I mean, your party will totally vote for it... right?”
“See, we already threw a ton of money at these big make-work projects. To get any of it built, we need more warm bodies in hard hats and overalls. Not tomorrow - now! Don't make me spell out that I want less red tape and more immigration. So minister, tell everyone how our latest plan will really beef up the skilled trades pronto.”