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During Question Period on the Prime Minister’s record, the Bloc Québécois said the government had broken commitments on climate, culture and trade with the United States, had not done enough for Quebec industries hit by tariffs, and had shown disrespect to Parliament. The Liberals replied that the government had provided $1.3 billion for culture and accused the Bloc of wanting to break up Canada. The exchange also included remarks about the upcoming Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Canada Day holidays.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Christine Normandin

Bloc Québécois
“The Prime Minister broke his promises on the climate, culture, trade with Donald Trump, and help for Quebec industries hit by tariffs. He disrespected Parliament and grabbed more power. Does he know voters will punish him for this?”

  • Opposition question in Question Period

    Respect 93 of 100

    This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “Those are his true colours”.

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Mr. Speaker, let us look at the Prime Minister’s record so far. He betrayed the climate. He betrayed our culture by leaving billions of dollars on the table. He made multiple concessions to Donald Trump with nothing to show for it. Also, Quebec’s economy was hit the hardest by the tariffs, yet it received the least support, especially for the lumber industry and for steel and aluminum processing. He used closure to pass an authoritarian agenda to concentrate power and suspend laws. He disrespected Parliament. That is his record. Those are his true colours. Does he realize he will eventually pay the price if he keeps doing the opposite of what he promised he would do?

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Marc Miller

Liberal
“We gave 1.3 billion dollars to culture, but the Bloc Québécois looks down on it. They come to Ottawa every day to break up Canada. I wish them a happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and a happy Canada Day.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 14 of 100

    None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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  • Government answer in Question Period

    Signal 13 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Mr. Speaker, our government allocated $1.3 billion to culture, yet the Bloc Québécois treats that with contempt. The real betrayal is a party that shows up in Ottawa every day to destroy my country. It is ridiculous. Since they are already in vacation mode, I wish them a happy Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste Day and a happy Canada Day.

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