“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
What they said. What they meant.
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Forestry Industry
In this debate, MPs discussed the importance of the forestry sector to the economy, particularly in British Columbia. They mentioned the impact of U.S. softwood lumber tariffs on workers and communities. The Minister of Natural Resources and the MP for Victoria were thanked for their work on this issue.
“I want to shower praise on our government for spending money to help people working in forestry jobs in my area.”
“I want to blame the Americans for an economic problem hurting an industry. I promise my government will spend a lot of taxpayer money to look like we're helping.”