Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
“The Conservative leader does not understand the economy. Experts say our economy is doing well, including adding 88,000 jobs. Our government will keep making Canada strong while he just uses slogans.”
“Mr. Speaker, no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader. Maybe he should listen to actual economists in Canada, like BMO’s chief economist, who said adding 88,000 jobs should silence the critics. What about RBC’s Frances Donald, who said that it is the wrong diagnosis, “neither accurate nor helpful”. The head of C.D. Howe gave his thoughts on the economy. I could go on and on. On this side of the House, we are going to build Canada strong. The Conservative leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences, props and slogans.”
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader”.
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“We are going to build Canada strong.”
Said 33 times by 14 members since April 24.
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Mr. Speaker, no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader. Maybe he should listen to actual economists in Canada, like BMO’s chief economist, who said adding 88,000 jobs should silence the critics. What about RBC’s Frances Donald, who said that it is the wrong diagnosis, “neither accurate nor helpful”. The head of C.D. Howe gave his thoughts on the economy. I could go on and on. On this side of the House, we are going to build Canada strong. The Conservative leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences, props and slogans.
