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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

A massive budget bill making changes to many areas of law. Debate was dominated by the Bloc complaining that Quebec isn't getting enough money and powers, Conservatives saying the economy is struggling under Liberal policies, and Liberals talking up the various spending and programs in the bill. Little substantive discussion of the bill's actual provisions.

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Elizabeth May

Green
“I want to say, why are minority governments good? Some people think majority governments are better. But I want to know why minority governments are better for democracy.”
Our translation 53% shorter

Elizabeth May

Green
“I'm filling time with kind words. I don't have a point to make about the budget bill. I just want my colleague to speak more.”
Our translation 74% shorter