“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.”
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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.
“Cutting debate is shady. It makes it look like you're hiding something. I think you're hiding something. Let us talk.”
“This bill adds billions to the debt. Liberals are ramming it through. I don't trust them. Their spending causes inflation.”
“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.”
“That's bad. I don't like that. I think it's very bad. When will you realize you're here to serve Canadians, not yourselves?”
“The minister won't answer the question. He dodges every time. Is three hours really enough time to debate a budget bill? The minister must think so. He wants us to rush this bill through. The Liberals want less debate and more spending. I don't like that. We need a real answer from the minister.”
“I think this government doesn't listen or act. Auto workers in Oshawa have wanted action for over a year. The Prime Minister said he would get a deal. He didn't. So why trust him now? He says he's answering questions. But he's not. He was asked if three hours is enough. He won't answer. Three hours is just over three minutes per section. That's not enough to be held accountable.”
“I want the government to debate our bill properly. The Liberals are not transparent. They shut down debates and go off camera. Even a reporter said they eroded transparency. Why are they afraid of scrutiny?”