“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. More money for my riding is good.”
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Canada Summer Jobs Program
A debate about a government program that gives taxpayer money to organizations to hire young people for summer jobs. The Liberal member used his statement to congratulate organizations in his own riding that got funding.