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In a debate titled 'Transportation', a Conservative MP raised a tragic collision involving a semi-truck that claimed a life, and called for action to prevent such accidents. The Liberal response expressed condolences but deferred responsibility to provinces, without engaging the specific issue of trucking safety.

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Grant Jackson

Conservative
“I want the transport minister to do something about this safety loophole. The Liberals knew about it and didn't fix it. A woman died because of their inaction. They should be held responsible for not preventing this tragic accident.”
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