“I want to hurry this bill through debate.”
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Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30
A procedural debate about limiting debate on a government bill. The Liberal speaker justified it by accusing the opposition of delaying and filibustering in committee. Opposition members argued they were just scrutinizing the bill and that the government keeps limiting debate in the House too. Some also debated the substance of the bill in question and whether it helps or hurts certain groups, but most statements focused on the procedural disagreement.
“I want to limit debate time and push our bill through. I don't want you slowing it down with a long filibuster.”
“I will say nice things about you, then say many good things are in the economic update. We must spend a lot to fix the economy. I ignore your point about new things in the bill.”
“I just said it's wrong for opposition to slow a bill down. I want government to spend and regulate faster. Conservatives are wrong to say parts of the bill have problems.”
“I want more time for committees to do important work. The opposition filibustered for 30 hours and that's not productive. Canadians want us to move forward and build a strong economy.”
“I'm tired of the opposition asking questions and trying to hold us accountable. We are the government and we know best. Canadians want us in charge and don't care about all this debate stuff.”
“The Conservatives are big meanies who wasted time earlier. I want everyone to clap when I call them names.”
“The opposition talked about silly things at committee. That's not serious. Our plan is vital to help the economy. The Conservatives are in the way. I want people to cheer for our big spending.”
“I assert that Canadian Building Trades Unions and IBEW support our government's actions. The claim that Conservatives have union support is incorrect. Our government announced billions for trades and retraining, and trade unions approve of the major projects we're building across Canada.”
“The opposition keeps claiming they aren't filibustering. But earlier one of their own members told a long story about an elephant during debate on Bill C-30. Bill C-30 would let us spend money faster to build housing people need. The opposition's stories are holding up housing funding they say they want. When will the opposition stop telling irrelevant stories and let us fund more housing construction?”
“I acknowledge the opposition has a role, but they've been in opposition 11 years now. The opposition just keeps talking. They even debate about elephants. There has been 30 hours of this. We can't act on what Canadians want and need. People call my office upset that programs are held up. I say the opposition must stop debating so we can build.”
“I got a call from someone in finance too. They want more government spending so they can invest. I don't think the opposition should question government spending. I want them to agree with me. I say the government's spending will make the economy better. I say spending will make Canada strong. I want the opposition to stop stalling and agree with my big spending plans.”
“The opposition says 30 hours of debate isn't enough. I heard from people in Waterloo. They want us to debate. They want us to make decisions. The Liberals are the government. I say we need to make decisions. I want the opposition to stop debating and agree with my decisions.”
“I want Canadians to watch the filibuster and tell me if it's productive. I say it's not. My government has things to do: billions for programs, a wealth fund, small harbours. We need to focus on affordability and rebuilding the economy. That's our job.”
“I don't like when the opposition slows us down. I want them to hurry up so we can pass our bill.”
“I'm here to deliver for Canadians. I want to rebuild and diversify our trading partners. I want affordability and a strong economy. We need to move on from unproductive debate. The Conservatives are just filibustering with irrelevant topics. It's time to get back to business.”
“I'm going to make a lot of promises about how we'll fix the economy, but I'm not going to give any real details or explain how we'll pay for it all. I'll just keep repeating that we're going to do great things and hope that sounds impressive enough.”
“I don't know when that guy got here. I don't think it matters. I want to talk about food affordability.”
“World food prices started to drop last month. We launched a groceries and essentials benefit. I announced the one-time 50% top-up. We deliver affordability for Canadians.”
“I don't like the opposition using delay tactics. It wasted 30 hours. That's bad. Canadians want us to spend and do things instead. We must 'build Canada strong'.”