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Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.

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Oral Questions

The Economy

A debate on the economy where Conservatives point out food insecurity, recession, and other economic issues facing Canadians, while the Liberals defend their policies and blame the Conservatives for past inaction. The Liberals tout their actions like cutting taxes, providing rebates, and securing trade deals, while the Conservatives argue these measures are insufficient and the Liberals are out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Canadians.

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Hon. Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“You are wrong about investment. Shell's CEO is investing billions in Canada. Why don't you try helping us build more projects?”
Our translation 55% shorter

Hon. Rechie Valdez

Liberal
“We're already helping with affordability. Conservatives just hate it when seniors smile.”
Our translation 90% shorter

Hon. Rechie Valdez

Liberal
“Our government has done a good job on the economy. Our programs will save families a lot of money. We are the best choice to help Canadians.”
Our translation 78% shorter

Hon. Kody Blois

Liberal
“We know people are struggling. That's why we made a new program to spend more of your money.”
Our translation 56% shorter

Hon. Kody Blois

Liberal
“Things are hard. We're giving out some money. Everything else is someone else's fault. Trust us.”
Our translation 88% shorter

Hon. Kody Blois

Liberal
“Why do you vote against our plans to spend money on auto companies and other things? I like our plan to spend money to create jobs. You should vote for our plan.”
Our translation 73% shorter

Hon. Buckley Belanger

Liberal
“I'm just going to make sympathetic noises and hope that counts as an answer.”
Our translation 12% shorter

Hon. Buckley Belanger

Liberal
“I'm filling time by blaming Conservatives. Conservatives are bad. Remember how bad they were? People of Saskatchewan, don't vote for them.”
Our translation 72% shorter

Hon. Buckley Belanger

Liberal
“We won't listen to Conservatives about farmers. They didn't help Saskatchewan canola farmers at all. But our Prime Minister went out and promoted Canadian canola! He did something, so there.”
Our translation 42% shorter

Hon. Buckley Belanger

Liberal
“Our government wants Canadians to believe we're responsible for all the good things that happen to farmers. And that other party never helps farmers at all.”
Our translation 49% shorter

Hon. Rebecca Chartrand

Liberal
“I'm glad I'm on the government side. The other party should support our government's plan and stop voting against our popular spending programs.”
Our translation 76% shorter