“I want you to take the blame for a company investing in Ireland instead of Canada. Other countries have lower taxes and less regulation. I want you to copy those policies so more companies invest in Canada.”
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Oral Questions
The Economy
The economy came up. The Conservatives spent their time asking the government about Canada's recession and pressing them on economic issues facing Canadians, like high costs and food insecurity. The Liberals mostly responded by citing positive economic indicators and accusing the Conservatives of talking down Canada.
“I want to dismiss your economic criticism because you don't have real work experience. I will list statements from bank economists and think tanks that say things are fine. I want to paint you as out of touch and say we are building a strong economy.”
“I want to blame your slogans for economic problems that young Canadians face. I will list bad things affecting them from a United Way report. Unemployment rates are the worst in decades. I want to say you are selling out the next generation.”
“I want to rebut your blame by listing positive economic signs. Unemployment rates are low in Ontario and Toronto. Many new full-time jobs were created for young people. I am claiming credit for my government.”
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. That's good for me.”
“The Prime Minister spent a lot of money on his own food and plane trips. Meanwhile many Canadians have trouble buying food. I think the government should spend less money so Canadians can afford to live.”
“The opposition should help the government instead of attacking it. Canada created many new jobs. Our exports are very high. The government wants to help people buy essentials. The opposition should support our spending.”
“The government's policies are causing real hardship and a recession. The opposition wants the government to cut waste and taxes, build homes, and help Canadians who can't afford basic needs.”
“I want to distract from the actual criticisms of our policies. The opposition is against everything good, and our leader makes big deals and brings lots of safe, secure jobs.”
“The Prime Minister spends lots of money on fancy plane food. More Manitoba families can't put food on the table. 30% of people going to food banks have a full-time job. The government gets an F for how it handles poverty. The government should do more to lower food prices.”
“I want the other party to agree with my government's spending on rebates and programs.”