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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

The Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 is a massive bill implementing various tax measures, changes to procurement rules, and amendments to several Acts. During the debate, the Conservatives expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and increased government powers. They also criticized the government's handling of military procurement. However, much of the discussion revolved around personal anecdotes, partisan jabs, and unrelated topics like grocery prices.

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John-Paul Danko

Liberal
“I want the other party to say something bad about Donald Trump. It's sad they blame everything on us.”
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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal
“Canadians should know the last government did not spend enough on the military. It only spent 1 percent of GDP. Our government is better because now we spend 2 percent of GDP. That's double so we are the best at supporting the military.”
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