“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.
“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...”
“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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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'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.”
“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.”
“See, we're blowing a ton of money on all this stuff. But who's going to build it all? We need young warm bodies! And right now, not next decade. So we're gonna make it happen by throwing more money at training. Ta da!”
“I want you to say the government understands Canadians' needs. Stop quoting us and do what we want. What Canadians need is for you to vote for our bill that throws money at affordability.”
“I want the Bloc to vote for my bill. My bill is about affordability. Housing is part of affordability. We will build more houses. That will help people. The Bloc should support the bill to help Quebeckers. Tell your voters this bill will help them. We must pass the bill now to help people.”
“I want to spend more money. The other guys don't like my answer. Too bad. I'll keep repeating it. I want the bill passed today. People demand action. That means spending money. I want to spend money. My bill spends money. I'm going to talk a lot so you can't pin me down. Let's spend money and call it a day.”
“I want this member to say he will work on the bill in committee. I will be here to answer questions. But there is an urgent need to act. We need to give Canadians a helping hand. I know he likes to debate. But we need to act now.”
“I will not learn from Conservatives about helping auto workers. I always helped auto workers. We always helped auto workers. We help auto workers now. We will help auto workers in the future. We want the bill to go to committee. The world changes and Canadians need help. We should help Canadians when they need help.”
“This happened because of the top researchers and talent we attracted and supported here. Not because of anything else.”
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. I want taxpayers to spend more money. More money for my program.”