Conservative/
Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies
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10 statements translated
Zimmer consistently pushes conservative positions on crime, resource development, and taxation. He frequently brings up issues affecting his BC riding and neighboring Northern areas. He likes to draw unflattering contrasts with the previous Liberal government and paint their policies as hurting everyday Canadians.
“I want the government to spend less money buying back small hunting rifles and more money locking up criminals. My opponents should feel bad for not doing this.”
“There might be some good liberals, but I don't think so. I warned this bill would pressure seniors and the mentally ill. Imagine how it will affect churches.”
“Foreign groups meddled in our election in 2015. That election saw a Liberal majority replace a Conservative majority. The foreign groups are left-wing like the Liberals. A Conservative MP is asking the other side to talk about this at length so voters remember it.”
“I don't like the Liberals' non-answer. Lots of people need community meals in Iqaluit. Food insecurity is still really high after 11 years of Liberals. I'm implying it's the Prime Minister's fault.”
“You're changing the subject. I don't want to talk about what you asked.”
“You've been in power for 11 years and the Northwest Territories keeps going into recession. You're not fixing it, you're just turning 30% into a park. Is the Northwest Territories in recession right now, yes or no?”
“Canadians expect us to protect first responders. The last government did not do enough. My friend worked hard on this bill to help them. They sacrifice to serve us. This bill says we value them. I tell an emotional story about first responders saving a life. I say this bill would boost morale and show we appreciate all they do. I hope the other side passes it soon.”
“I see a news headline that says a big project in BC didn't get a loan because of uncertainty from the Cowichan Tribes title ruling. The government says it's no big deal, others say it's no big deal, but I think that's really happening on the ground. I don't trust the Prime Minister's words. What are you actually hearing from people in your community?”
“I want the Liberals to stop talking and do something real. I want them to end all gas taxes right away. Prices are too high right now. It wasn't like this under our Conservative government. The current government should do what we did.”
“I want the government to stop taxing fuel. I want them to admit higher fuel taxes make basic goods cost more.”
