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Access to Information

The topic was access to information laws. The Conservatives asked pointed questions about the government's handling of the file and whether the minister was up to the job. The Liberals mostly talked about their general principles and what they'd like to do, which didn't have much in the way of specifics.

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Dominique Vien

Conservative
“You screwed up. Your party is mad. Do you still have the boss's trust?”
Our translation 84% shorter

Tamara Jansen

Conservative
“Does the PM have confidence in the President of the Treasury Board or not? Yes or no?”
Our translation 76% shorter