“I'm playing up this emotionally because I want to blame the government and make them look bad. The program should get more money!”
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A sweeping bill to change tax laws and extend various federal programs. Among other things, it increases tax deductions for tradespeople, extends a tax exemption for selling businesses to employees, temporarily eliminates excise taxes on fuel, and changes Employment Insurance for seasonal workers. In debate, Conservatives criticized excessive spending while Bloc focused on Canadian sovereignty. Some Liberal speakers accused the opposition of filibustering.
“I want to use a procedural rule to shut down debate.”
“Someone let the parliamentary secretary take up our limited time when rules say he already had his turn. Are you going to stop him next time?”