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Fisheries and Oceans

A Committee debate supposedly on Fisheries and Oceans. The Conservatives raised concerns about Chinese tariffs hurting Canadian seafood and Chinese spy cars. The Liberals reassured everyone they're meeting with harvesters and ambassadors to help seafood enter markets.

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Jonathan Rowe

Conservative
“I want the Prime Minister to go to the wharves and justify his fishy deal. He bragged about selling out the automotive industry to save seafood, but he only saved two species. Other seafoods still have 25% tariffs. This puts Canadian jobs at risk.”
Our translation 52% shorter

Hon. Joanne Thompson

Liberal
“I meet with harvesters on the wharves. I want our seafood to enter markets. Will you support small craft harbours? I will be watching your vote.”
Our translation 71% shorter