“I want to talk about things the budget bill doesn't do. Trump's tariffs hurt Quebec's aluminum and steel. The bill should give money to those industries. I ask the Conservatives: would you give those industries money too?”
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A sprawling budget bill affecting many aspects of the government and economy. MPs discussed various topics including steel industry jobs, provincial jurisdiction, economic challenges, aerospace policy, the high cost of food, and military investments. Some also complained about limited debate time for such a large bill.
“The Conservatives used to want less power for the federal government. They should still want that. Now this Conservative wants the Prime Minister to make provinces do what he wants. He wants the federal government to threaten the provinces. That's not right. The federal government should leave provinces alone.”
“I don't like disagreeing with the other member. I just want to say I really like the Assistant Deputy Speaker.”
“I don't like this bill. The government is hiding things in a 300 page document. They limit who can complain to the ombudsman. They want to avoid debate. This is an undemocratic process.”
“I don't like your budget. You put some good things in with lots of bad things. Then you get mad when we vote against the whole thing. If you really want our support, let us vote on each part separately.”
“I'm fine with limiting debate sometimes. The government eventually has to get things done. Blocking debate is a tool for when the opposition isn't cooperating. But the government jumped straight to blocking debate this time without even trying. They didn't give us any technical briefings. They didn't put the budget on the agenda. Then suddenly they say debate has to be limited because it's urgent. That's not what blocking debate is supposed to be for.”
“I'm glad you brought up aerospace. The Liberal government doesn't have an aerospace strategy. Unions want one. Industry wants one. But the government just spends money here and there without a plan. That's no way to run a country.”
“This bill is huge and we barely got a briefing. The government is trying to rush it through without enough time for debate or input from experts. This is a big deal, we need to take our time and get it right.”
“Too many subsidies for oil. The government can't meet its climate targets now. And hydrogen from methane isn't clean. Only Quebec makes green hydrogen right.”
“The Prime Minister says he understands the crisis. But if he really does, why is he acting this way?”
“I want to make the other party look bad. I'll let you talk as long as you want if you'll say bad things about the government and its leader. Tell everyone how they broke their promises and lost to Trump. That'll make my party look better.”
“Lori, do you like oil subsidies? That's bad for the environment. Does that make you sad?”
“You say you ended the carbon tax. You're calling things clean that aren't. You give oil money. But you say everything's fine with climate change. I don't believe you. Where are your numbers? Prove it. The NDP woman who switched to your side -- is she pushing you for the real numbers too?”
“Madam Speaker, the government is not fixing our problems with the United States. Our problems are bad because of President Trump. The government acts like it is helping Canada's economy. Its record does not show that we are on the right track. I want to know if this worries Saskatchewan too.”
“The budget didn't mention Trump's tariff increase. Those tariffs hurt Quebec the most. We want the government to subsidize wages. What do you want to do about it?”
“This bill lets the government make more rules about contracts. It adds Crown corporations. Crown corporations have less accountability. They're like black holes. The government shouldn't use Crown corporations to avoid rules. That's not how democracy works. I'm concerned about this.”
“I want the Liberals to brag about their victories against Donald Trump and his tariffs. I want them to list all the wins they've had this past year. I want to make the Liberals look bad when their list is empty.”