“I'm focusing on a complex system issue. I want EI reform for gig and part-time workers. More workers should get benefits they paid into. That's what Food Banks Canada is calling for.”
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A House of Commons debate ostensibly about Canada's economy and possible recession devolved into the usual partisan bickering, with the Conservatives criticizing Liberal policies and the Liberals defending their record. Members spent much of the time giving congratulatory speeches about a retiring MP, which had little to do with the actual topic at hand. The politicians mostly avoided substantive discussion of economic issues, preferring instead to score points against each other.
“I respect some Conservatives. But they didn't deliver pharmacare in Alberta. Is that Danielle Smith's fault or Trudeau's fault?”
“I want to say nice things about the hon. member for North Vancouver—Capilano. He did a good job in government. Everyone knows him for working hard. He got us to spend money on salmon conservation. British Columbia MPs especially like him. The hon. member made a difference. Now he's going to be ambassador in Europe. I think he'll do well there. I joked he should remember he used to be a Young New Democrat. I asked what Tommy Douglas would do. I wished him well.”