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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

A 330-page budget implementation bill that MPs only had 3.5 hours to debate. Conservatives complained about the lack of time to review the lengthy bill, while Liberals mostly congratulated themselves. Much of the limited discussion focused on trades programs and youth unemployment.

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Marilène Gill

Bloc Québécois
“You talk about helping women. Bloc proposed EI reform. I want to know if you will really do it.”
Our translation 49% shorter

Marilène Gill

Bloc Québécois
“Why didn’t the budget spend on my preferences for health, seniors, and EI reform for women? Even though health is provincial jurisdiction?”
Our translation 80% shorter