“I don't like this time limit. The government shouldn't rush bills. We should debate more to make bills better. The government avoids real work. They silence debate to hide their mistakes.”
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A bill to change some election rules. Members spent most of their time debating whether to limit debate on the bill, and discussing the size and geography of their own ridings.
“I am new here. The government is rushing this. I want to look like I'm fighting for transparency.”
“I don't have a problem working hard. I want MPs to debate this bill about elections more. The government is limiting debate time. The Prime Minister avoids questions. I think the government house leader doesn't respect Parliament.”
“I have it worse than you. My riding is bigger. People in my province deserve a say sooner.”
“I don't understand why the government is rushing to pass an election financing bill when it won't even matter for the next three years. Why are they using our limited time on this?”
“The Liberals are corrupt. I don't trust their election bill. I want Canadians to trust our institutions. The government should do what I want instead. They should make things more affordable. They should reduce crime. They should grow the economy. Then Canadians would trust the government.”
“I could talk about some good things in the bill, but I won't. Instead, I'll complain about the government shutting down debate. It makes them look bad and undemocratic.”