Question period focused on the state of the economy. The Conservatives said Canada is in a recession caused by the government’s policies, citing job losses in the energy sector, rising bankruptcies and missed bill payments, and criticized executive bonuses on the high-speed rail project; they asked the Prime Minister to change his economic policies and end deficit spending. The Liberals pointed to job creation figures, growth and investments, citing major projects with Alberta, the high-speed rail plan, and specific job announcements, and said Canada’s economy is among the strongest in the G7.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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“The Prime Minister is the only leader in the G20 who caused a recession.”
“Mr. Speaker, in addition to being an embarrassment for the Prime Minister that he is the only leader in the G20 to cause a recession— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”
Mr. Speaker, in addition to being an embarrassment for the Prime Minister that he is the only leader in the G20 to cause a recession— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
“The Prime Minister's economic choices caused a recession and high prices that are hurting working Canadians. Why do everyday workers have to pay for this while government insiders get rich?”
“Mr. Speaker, having the only recession in the G20 is not only an embarrassment for the Liberal Prime Minister, who has been wrong on every economic issue of the last decade. It also has a serious human cost for Canadians. Yesterday, at the Calgary airport, I met an electrician who told me that despite working non-stop, he had to move back in with his mother because he cannot afford the cost of Liberal inflation and now the Liberal recession. We know Liberal insiders are getting rich off tax havens, handouts and consulting contracts, but why is it always the hard-working people, like this electrician, who have to pay the bill?”
Mr. Speaker, having the only recession in the G20 is not only an embarrassment for the Liberal Prime Minister, who has been wrong on every economic issue of the last decade. It also has a serious human cost for Canadians. Yesterday, at the Calgary airport, I met an electrician who told me that despite working non-stop, he had to move back in with his mother because he cannot afford the cost of Liberal inflation and now the Liberal recession. We know Liberal insiders are getting rich off tax havens, handouts and consulting contracts, but why is it always the hard-working people, like this electrician, who have to pay the bill?
“Our government worked with Alberta to bring in billions of dollars for pipelines, energy, and data centres. That is how we grow the province and the country.”
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the opposition leader was at the Calgary International Airport. Yesterday, I was here with other members of Parliament at the installation of the Governor General. She said our project is a “common project”. The Premier of Alberta said, “the current Prime Minister has worked very constructively with our government to craft an Alberta...MOU”. It has already attracted tens of billions of dollars in investment for new pipelines, natural gas, data centres, electricity and much more. That is how we build the province, and that is how we build this country.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, yesterday, the opposition leader was at the Calgary International Airport. Yesterday, I was here with other members of Parliament at the installation of the Governor General. She said our project is a “common project”. The Premier of Alberta said, “the current Prime Minister has worked very constructively with our government to craft an Alberta...MOU”. It has already attracted tens of billions of dollars in investment for new pipelines, natural gas, data centres, electricity and much more. That is how we build the province, and that is how we build this country.
“Canada is in a recession because of this government's policies, and hard-working people can no longer afford to live on their own. I want the Prime Minister to change his economic policies.”
“Mr. Speaker, the question was about an electrician who had to move back in with his mother, despite the fact that he has worked hard, he got his licence, he shows up for work every single day and, unlike the Prime Minister, he pays his full tax bill here in Canada. He is paying the price of the Liberal recession. Canada is the only country in the entire G20 that is in a recession. Will the Prime Minister reverse the disastrous, costly, inflationary Liberal policies that put this electrician back in his mother’s basement and our country into a recession, or will he just sit there and smirk?”
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“Canada is the only G20 country in a recession.”
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Every time it was saidMr. Speaker, the question was about an electrician who had to move back in with his mother, despite the fact that he has worked hard, he got his licence, he shows up for work every single day and, unlike the Prime Minister, he pays his full tax bill here in Canada. He is paying the price of the Liberal recession. Canada is the only country in the entire G20 that is in a recession. Will the Prime Minister reverse the disastrous, costly, inflationary Liberal policies that put this electrician back in his mother’s basement and our country into a recession, or will he just sit there and smirk?
“The head of the electrical workers union supports our plan for big projects. Our high-speed rail project will create a huge number of jobs for electricians.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition should talk to the national president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who has systematically applauded our approach to building big projects in this country, including the largest electrification of mobility in the history of this continent, which is a high-speed rail project that will employ more electricians than this guy could meet in 15 years.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition should talk to the national president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who has systematically applauded our approach to building big projects in this country, including the largest electrification of mobility in the history of this continent, which is a high-speed rail project that will employ more electricians than this guy could meet in 15 years.
“This train project will take 15 years to start, but its executives already got millions in bonuses. It will cost families thousands of dollars. Why does the government take workers' tax money to give it to their friends?”
“Mr. Speaker, did he say 15 years? This thing will not even be under construction for 15 years. In the meantime, Liberal insiders and sleazebags will be stuffing their pockets with the tax dollars of Canadian electricians. Already, 13 vice-presidents have received $2.3 million in bonuses for a train that will not even be under construction for over a decade. If it ever comes under construction, it will cost $8,000 a family. Why does he always plunder the pockets of workers to help the Liberal insider elites?”
Mr. Speaker, did he say 15 years? This thing will not even be under construction for 15 years. In the meantime, Liberal insiders and sleazebags will be stuffing their pockets with the tax dollars of Canadian electricians. Already, 13 vice-presidents have received $2.3 million in bonuses for a train that will not even be under construction for over a decade. If it ever comes under construction, it will cost $8,000 a family. Why does he always plunder the pockets of workers to help the Liberal insider elites?
“We believe Canadians can build major projects. Our plan for high-speed rail will bring billions of dollars and 51,000 jobs to our economy, including in Alberta. The Conservatives do not believe Canadians can do this.”
“Mr. Speaker, the core difference between the people on this side of the House and the Leader of the Opposition and the people who read his questions is that we believe Canadians can do it. We believe Canadians can create a project that will add 51,000 jobs to our economy, including thousands of electricians. We believe we can add billions to our national economy with a transformative high-speed rail project. This includes, by the way, one that is going to be proposed in Alberta. We believe in the future of this country. He does not.”
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, the core difference between the people on this side of the House and the Leader of the Opposition and the people who read his questions is that we believe Canadians can do it. We believe Canadians can create a project that will add 51,000 jobs to our economy, including thousands of electricians. We believe we can add billions to our national economy with a transformative high-speed rail project. This includes, by the way, one that is going to be proposed in Alberta. We believe in the future of this country. He does not.
“More Canadians are going broke and filing for bankruptcy. I blame the government's policies for this recession. I want the Liberals to stop their costly deficit spending.”
“Mr. Speaker, apparently they do not believe in their Prime Minister’s ability to answer questions and defend his own economic record. We believe Canadians could do a lot of things, too, if the government would just get out of the way. Unfortunately, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy found new evidence that the Liberal recession, the only recession in the G20, is affecting Canadians. There has been an 8% increase in consumer insolvencies and a 10% increase in bankruptcies. This Liberal government’s policies are forcing Canadians into bankruptcy. Will the Liberals reverse the costly deficit policies that caused this recession?”
Mr. Speaker, apparently they do not believe in their Prime Minister’s ability to answer questions and defend his own economic record. We believe Canadians could do a lot of things, too, if the government would just get out of the way. Unfortunately, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy found new evidence that the Liberal recession, the only recession in the G20, is affecting Canadians. There has been an 8% increase in consumer insolvencies and a 10% increase in bankruptcies. This Liberal government’s policies are forcing Canadians into bankruptcy. Will the Liberals reverse the costly deficit policies that caused this recession?
“Canada's economy created over 80,000 jobs. We have the second-fastest growth in the G7 and are bringing in record investments.”
“Mr. Speaker, I know it is Tuesday and the Leader of the Opposition is looking for some good news. I have some for him. As the Prime Minister announced, the Canadian economy created over 80,000 jobs. We have the second-fastest growth in the G7 and we are attracting record investments in Canada. We believe in Canadian workers and Canadian industry. We believe in a prosperous Canada, and every day is a good day to fight for Canadian workers.”
Government answer in Question Period
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Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, I know it is Tuesday and the Leader of the Opposition is looking for some good news. I have some for him. As the Prime Minister announced, the Canadian economy created over 80,000 jobs. We have the second-fastest growth in the G7 and we are attracting record investments in Canada. We believe in Canadian workers and Canadian industry. We believe in a prosperous Canada, and every day is a good day to fight for Canadian workers.
“The Minister of Finance is saying things that are not true about our economic growth. Under the Prime Minister, Canada is in last place in the G7, bankrupt, and in a recession. The number of new companies has dropped by 39%. The government needs to get out of the way.”
“Mr. Speaker, apparently, he does not believe in the Prime Minister’s ability to answer questions. The Minister of Finance has spent the last 10 years announcing the worst growth results. Now he is telling falsehoods. He says that Canada’s growth puts it in second place. Under this Prime Minister, Canada is in last place. It is the only G7 or G20 country that is bankrupt. Today, Equifax Canada reported a 39% drop in the number of new companies. When is the government going to get out of the way and end this recession?”
Opposition question in Question Period
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “Now he is telling falsehoods.”.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, apparently, he does not believe in the Prime Minister’s ability to answer questions. The Minister of Finance has spent the last 10 years announcing the worst growth results. Now he is telling falsehoods. He says that Canada’s growth puts it in second place. Under this Prime Minister, Canada is in last place. It is the only G7 or G20 country that is bankrupt. Today, Equifax Canada reported a 39% drop in the number of new companies. When is the government going to get out of the way and end this recession?
“I will not take advice from the Conservative leader. We are making Canada's economy the strongest in the G7. Even the International Monetary Fund says Canada's finances are in the best shape.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will take no lessons from the Conservative leader. The only job he has had in the past 10 years is being here, in the House. Canadians know that we, on this side of the House, are building a resilient economy, a more prosperous economy, the strongest economy in the G7. Even the International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest position fiscally. On this side of the House, we believe in Canadians. We believe in Canada’s destiny, and we will fight every day to build a more prosperous Canada for all Canadians.”
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, I will take no lessons from the Conservative leader. The only job he has had in the past 10 years is being here, in the House. Canadians know that we, on this side of the House, are building a resilient economy, a more prosperous economy, the strongest economy in the G7. Even the International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest position fiscally. On this side of the House, we believe in Canadians. We believe in Canada’s destiny, and we will fight every day to build a more prosperous Canada for all Canadians.
“Canadians are falling behind on their bills, and bankruptcies are at a 15-year high. I want the Prime Minister to cancel the costly policies causing this.”
“Mr. Speaker, why can the Prime Minister not even defend his economic record? Perhaps it is because Equifax Canada also reported today that the national 60-plus-day delinquency rate for financial trades has risen by 11%. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the bankruptcy rate is higher than it has been in 15 years. Not only are we the only G20 country in a recession, but Canadians are declaring bankruptcy. Will the Prime Minister reverse the costly Liberal policies that are causing these bankruptcies?”
Mr. Speaker, why can the Prime Minister not even defend his economic record? Perhaps it is because Equifax Canada also reported today that the national 60-plus-day delinquency rate for financial trades has risen by 11%. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the bankruptcy rate is higher than it has been in 15 years. Not only are we the only G20 country in a recession, but Canadians are declaring bankruptcy. Will the Prime Minister reverse the costly Liberal policies that are causing these bankruptcies?
“The Leader of the Opposition is wrong that the economy is doing poorly. Our government has helped create thousands of new jobs across the country.”
“Mr. Speaker, to hear the Leader of the Opposition talk, it seems like he takes pleasure in the prospect of bad news. The reality is that there is plenty of good news. I am going to give him some. There are 200 new jobs at Tenaris in Sault Ste. Marie. We have just secured more than 300 jobs at Kruger in Trois-Rivières. We have also just secured 240 jobs at Kap Paper in northern Ontario. We have ensured that 400 new jobs will be created at Siemens Canada. The agreement we just signed with Saab and Bombardier for the GlobalEye represents 3,000 new jobs. I could keep going.”
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See full analysisGovernment answer in Question Period
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “it seems like he takes pleasure in the prospect of bad news”.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, to hear the Leader of the Opposition talk, it seems like he takes pleasure in the prospect of bad news. The reality is that there is plenty of good news. I am going to give him some. There are 200 new jobs at Tenaris in Sault Ste. Marie. We have just secured more than 300 jobs at Kruger in Trois-Rivières. We have also just secured 240 jobs at Kap Paper in northern Ontario. We have ensured that 400 new jobs will be created at Siemens Canada. The agreement we just signed with Saab and Bombardier for the GlobalEye represents 3,000 new jobs. I could keep going.
“The Prime Minister made bad choices on taxes, energy, and government spending that caused inflation and a recession. I want him to explain why he is the only G7 leader who caused a recession.”
“Mr. Speaker, my question was for the Prime Minister. It is no wonder that he cannot stand up and answer. He has been wrong on every economic issue of the last decade. He was wrong on carbon taxes, wrong to say he wanted to keep half of our oil and gas in the ground, wrong to oppose pipelines and wrong to push money-printing deficits, which caused inflation. Now he is wrong again. Only he, out of the G7 countries’ leaders, has caused a recession. Just the other day, I met a hairstylist in the ByWard Market who does not know how she is going to pay her rent, because wages are flat and costs are rising. Will the Prime Minister stand up and explain to her why he is the only leader in the G7 to have caused a recession?”
Mr. Speaker, my question was for the Prime Minister. It is no wonder that he cannot stand up and answer. He has been wrong on every economic issue of the last decade. He was wrong on carbon taxes, wrong to say he wanted to keep half of our oil and gas in the ground, wrong to oppose pipelines and wrong to push money-printing deficits, which caused inflation. Now he is wrong again. Only he, out of the G7 countries’ leaders, has caused a recession. Just the other day, I met a hairstylist in the ByWard Market who does not know how she is going to pay her rent, because wages are flat and costs are rising. Will the Prime Minister stand up and explain to her why he is the only leader in the G7 to have caused a recession?
“Canada gained 88,000 new jobs in May, especially for young people and women. Companies are also creating hundreds of new jobs across the country.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have great news. In May, there were 88,000 new jobs, led by jobs for young people. Young people are getting new jobs, and so are women across the country. We have other projects I can cite, and I am convinced that the Leader of the Opposition will rejoice. There are 300 new jobs with Hitachi in Varennes, Quebec. With Alstom, there are new jobs in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. There are also new jobs in Vancouver at Providence Health Care, 768 new jobs for that project. At Hanon Systems in Vaughan, there are 300 new jobs. I have dozens of examples like that.”
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I am convinced that the Leader of the Opposition will rejoice”.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, we have great news. In May, there were 88,000 new jobs, led by jobs for young people. Young people are getting new jobs, and so are women across the country. We have other projects I can cite, and I am convinced that the Leader of the Opposition will rejoice. There are 300 new jobs with Hitachi in Varennes, Quebec. With Alstom, there are new jobs in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. There are also new jobs in Vancouver at Providence Health Care, 768 new jobs for that project. At Hanon Systems in Vaughan, there are 300 new jobs. I have dozens of examples like that.
