“You've been in power for 11 years and the Northwest Territories keeps going into recession. You're not fixing it, you're just turning 30% into a park. Is the Northwest Territories in recession right now, yes or no?”
What they said. What they meant.
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During a debate on the economy, the Conservatives pointed out Canada's recession and weak economic indicators under the Liberals, including high inflation and unemployment. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of being out of touch and in denial about how their policies have made things worse, while the Liberals touted their spending and benefits. The Bloc focused on regional issues in Quebec.
“I'm filling time by listing people who agree with me. The recession label is premature. The economy will be fine.”
“You're changing the subject. I don't want to talk about what you asked.”
“I don't like that the other party is saying things I don't agree with. I want them to stop.”
“I want the government program to give money to many people. I want to cheer for our policy.”
“I like government spending. I want to cheer for our budget. I want to cheer for our programs. I want to throw money at people's problems with benefit checks. I don't know how long that will work. I hope my anecdotes make me look good.”
“My opponent is wrong. Everything is bad. People are struggling. I don't like my opponent's attitude. People in my riding have problems.”
“I want you to know that I announced spending in your riding but you weren't there.”
“You're wrong and I'll say anything to defend my party's spending.”
“I want the other Member to take back what she said because it's not allowed. I think this is serious. The other guy shouldn't laugh.”
“I don't want to apologize. I want to insist I did nothing wrong. I'm going to change the subject to praising myself instead.”
“You said something wrong. You should say sorry and take it back. No excuses.”
“I take back the word 'lie'. But I still think it's wrong.”
“I want you to make her say she is sorry twice. I want her to obey you without arguing.”
“Look, I've got good news about the economy and construction jobs. Investment is working! But this other guy's being a downer.”
“My party is great. Good things are happening. These critics lie a lot. I don't like them.”
“People are struggling, but I feel good. We sign a lot of trade deals. I sit on a committee that talks about them. So that means we will do well in the future.”
“I don't like when the government says mean things about me. It makes me sad. It's not fair. More people are using food banks. Food prices are high. People can't buy houses. I think the government caused all these problems.”
“I don't like when the other parties complain. It makes me sad. They say bad things about us but then vote against our nice plans. They should vote for our spending instead. Then everyone can be optimistic together.”
“You say you're an optimist. Then why did you spend $34 billion on the dirtiest oil pipeline? Was that clean energy?”