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During Oral Questions, the Bloc Quebecois criticized the Prime Minister and Liberals on various topics, accusing them of not standing up to the US and Europe on pipelines, pesticides, and digital services taxes, while the Liberals defended their record and attacked the Bloc for not supporting Quebec businesses and culture.

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Christine Normandin

Bloc Québécois
“Why won't the Prime Minister do what I want? He should do what Europe does. He shouldn't help Americans. I don't like his choices.”
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Christine Normandin

Bloc Québécois
“You say nice words but your actions are bad. You do things that are bad for the environment. You do things that Europe doesn't like. Your actions don't match your words.”
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Martin Champoux

Bloc Québécois
“The Prime Minister is not standing up to the United States. He should tax tech giants and Netflix like Europe and Australia do. But he is not. Canada is pulling out. This threatens Quebec culture. The Prime Minister is selling his soul to please Donald Trump.”
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