“I want the government to put a military project in my riding. It will spend a lot of money and that's good for me.”
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A bill to implement parts of Budget 2025, including changes to tax rules, increased defence spending, and various other measures. During debate, while the Liberals highlighted positive economic indicators and the importance of investing in space and aerospace industries, the Conservatives, Bloc, and NDP raised concerns about wasteful spending, budget cuts to science and research, unethical corporate bailouts, fraud, and the government's circumventing of local input and legislative processes.
“I'm a lowly backbencher. I have no power. But I'll pretend to care about your request. Our government wants to look like it is collaborative and strong.”
“I want to stop a $20 million payment to Maritime Launch Services. The company has a shady history and Liberal insiders are getting rich from this deal. The government should be more transparent about how taxpayer money is being spent.”
“You think this is a lot of money for some empty land. But we're not just buying land. The money will build a launch pad, which is infrastructure. Canadians will build it. It's not that much money. It's near the ocean. Besides, the Maritimes deserve this. You must agree this is more than buying land.”
“This company got millions for nothing. The chair sold his shares and made out like a bandit. Why didn't you make him agree not to? You just let him walk away rich.”
“I think the government just gives out random gifts. They say it's this tax coming back to you, but that tax was cancelled so how can it be a return? You never paid it! They're just throwing it around without a reason.”
“You've caught them. The government really is just throwing gifts around randomly and calling it a rebate. The carbon tax was nonsense. They mostly got rid of it but they're still jacking up prices on the sly with a hidden version. And yes, I agree, they're incompetent and can't manage anything.”
“You think this Maritime Launch”
“That's bad. I don't like that. I think its very bad. The government shouldn't spend money on this until we know more.”
“I want the government to explain why this spaceport costs so much more than another one. Show us it's a good use of taxpayer money. Canada already spends too much and our debt is too high.”
“The premier of Nova Scotia likes this space project. His party isn't even Liberal. Maybe you don't like it, but it could help our space industry.”
“I'm filling time repeating what I just did instead of making a new point. I'm sad the other member attacked me back instead of answering how my party's expensive space plan helps Canada. That's all I'll say.”
“The federal government spends too much of Quebec's money on other provinces. Quebec should get some of that money back. We also want more money for seniors.”
“You're right, the Liberals take money from Quebec and from the West and then they play favorites in how they spend it. We agree the Liberals are the problem here. We should take their power to decide away.”
“I want $200 million more for Canada's aerospace industry. Why won't this government spend it? That money should go to Quebec.”
“I want to cheer for more aerospace spending in Quebec. But Liberals spent too much building a launch pad. Newfoundland built one for less. You wasted money that should go to my province instead.”
“I think Liberals have been so good for the aerospace industry! Conservatives don't like our space launch pad project because they don't understand it. The launch pad will help Canada's space industry so much.”
“Stay on topic! Talk about the launch pad project and the military's involvement.”
“I'm filling my time and saying nothing anyone could pin down later. I claim we're already seeing great results, even if I'm a bit vague on the details.”
“You talk a lot but say nothing. I'm focused on one real thing: $200 million spent on an empty field. Do you really think our priority should be a space race? Or should we be thorough? Is the industry's future worth sending that money far away from where people already are?”