“You aren't focusing on the real problem. Conservatives keep voting against our amendments to help people. We should spend more money on prevention, housing, and income security. That would help women and children more than this bill. Why won't you support our spending ideas?”
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A very long bill to increase government power over Canadians' digital lives and data, including making it easier for the state to obtain info on people from telecom companies and online service providers. During discussion, the Conservatives nitpicked specific provisions while the Liberals talked up the bill's benefits, and both sides traded barbs about being soft on crime and supporting victims.
“I want you to spend more money. I say programs are essential. I hope saying 'critical' and 'essential' will make you spend more.”