“I don't like that you're rushing this bill. It looks bad when you rush bills through even if we mostly agree on them. I want to know why you're really doing this.”
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A long bill to modestly toughen some criminal sentencing and bail rules. In debate, the Liberals moved to limit discussion, accusing the opposition of stalling. The opposition accused the Liberals of ducking debate on the bill and ignoring Senate amendments.
“I am going to ask the minister why he is rushing this bill. I think maybe he is worried it will not pass before we go home for summer. I will ignore if maybe the minister wants the bill to get done fast so new rules start sooner. I want to complain that the normal process is too rushed. I want to say going slow is better.”
“I want to say something about a loud voice.”