“I want the member to celebrate our spending. We spent a little less than the most money ever. We are managing the public purse. I'm sure everyone wants this.”
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Recent debates
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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
57 statements
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
19 statements
Arab Heritage Month Act
5 statements
The Economy
15 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Housing
12 statements
The Environment
2 statements
Government Orders
Business of Supply
A wide-ranging bill to implement the Spring 2026 Economic Update, touching on everything from tax deductions for tradespeople to aviation fuel taxes to beer excise duty rates. In 5 hours of debate, MPs mostly grilled the Finance Minister on unrelated topics like ride-sharing regulation, StatsCan data collection, and election promises from 2015. Some substantive questions were asked about domestic investment levels and the bill's housing provisions, but mostly talk went in circles without many direct answers.
“The deficit will be huge for many years. The other guy had a smaller deficit. The Liberals should spend less. I asked this before but I'll ask again. Did you know Britain called a fund like yours a debt?”
“You say we have lots of debt, but other countries have more debt. I say that means we did a good job.”
“I want to change the subject.”
“I want the government to let civil servants work from home. It saves money and makes them happy. Why are Liberals doing this?”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“Does the minister think oil companies might be keeping some of that tax cut for themselves? Because if it was all passed on to drivers, our gas prices should be 10¢ lower.”
“I like that you brought up the gas tax holiday. It's a good thing that helps Canadians! The price of crude is a big part of gas prices and it's been going up.”
“I want the government to take money away from oil companies because they are making too much profit.”
“I'm filling time by quoting someone official saying there's a crisis.”
“Privatizing airports is bad. Costs went up in the U.K. and service went down. Foreign governments own parts of Heathrow now. I want the government to review the risks of foreign entities owning our infrastructure.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I want to know if you think selling off airports will make them better.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I want you to admit this will make flights cost more.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“The government made a big promise but didn't do it. I want the minister to explain why they broke their word.”
“I'm ignoring your specific point. Have some kind words about government support instead.”
“You didn't answer. I'll ask again. Tell us if the government will really end pharmacare in 2029.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”