“I asked the Prime Minister a simple question. He didn't give a straight answer. Businesses in my province are cancelling investments because the government won't defend private property rights. Property values could drop by 40% - that's people's homes! My party will keep pushing the government to do its job and protect private property rights.”
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A debate about whether the Liberal government will defend private property rights in British Columbia, in response to a court decision. The Conservative member pressed for a clear answer, while the Liberal member said the government will wait to comment publicly until after making arguments in an ongoing appeal. The Liberal also acknowledged the decision may be causing uncertainty for private landowners.
“I can't say much because the case is still in court. We know people are worried about their property rights. We're working on it. We need the court to give a clear answer. We want to respect everyone and make things predictable. That's our priority.”
“You didn't make a strong case for property rights in court. You should have. Now people are worried. The court might say the wrong thing. That could hurt our economy. The government needs to fix this and protect property rights.”
“I hear you. I understand why people are worried. Don't worry. We want people to feel confident about their property. We're working on it. We'll talk with everyone. It's very important.”