A debate about military spending and budget items. The Conservatives critiqued the government's plans, charging the Liberals have underinvested in the military and are hiding weakness with accounting tricks. The Liberals fired back that Conservative governments didn't invest either, and touted their own counter-recession plans. Members also argued over deficit spending, whether a sovereign wealth fund is a good idea, and protections against sole-source contracts.
“I don't want to talk about the bill. I want to say the other party is mean for criticizing us. I will keep saying they attack people so I don't have to answer the question.”
“The budget spends more money on my preferred program. It hands out $5000 each to attract people to my preferred jobs. That will help me pose as generous and pro-youth.”
“I want to offer the Conservatives a variety of possible topics to respond to, so that they can choose how they would like to proceed. I'd like them to acknowledge the significant impact that our programs related to affordability, such as dental care, child care, and the national school food program, have had on my constituents. On the topic of defense, I want to highlight that we have not only doubled our spending, but also significantly grown our economy. Furthermore, I want to address the misconception that we are anti-development by pointing out the record bitumen production, royalties, and corporate profits in Alberta, demonstrating our government's successful development initiatives.”
“I want to re-emphasize my love for Canada's national health program. I am passionate about it because it is part of our identity. I want to be part of a government that not only preserves but grows our healthcare system. We need to work with provinces to ensure a universal health care system based on five fundamental principles, so that Canadians can receive similar care no matter where they live.”
“Housing costs and the cost of living are out of control. Young people can't afford to start families. The government shouldn't cut vocational education grants while people are struggling.”
“That bill is too long. Too many things. Hard to examine all at once. Government should welcome scrutiny, not dodge it. Bill won't really fix the big problems they talk about. canada Strong fund not in the bill - where is it? Government says big things but the bill is small. We need real productivity and results, not just moving things around.”
“I'm using my time to thank an opposition MP and say the government messed up. Their big expenditure didn't fix the problem. Is this really the best way they could spend your money?”
“I'm arguing these tribunals are supposed to make things easier, but they don't. You still need a lawyer. The government should clear the backlog to really make things simpler.”
