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In response to a question from Kelly Block

“Since June, the federal government has put more than $467 million into Saskatchewan. We invested in child care, local infrastructure, and Indigenous communities, and the province's canola sales are going up.”

“Mr. Speaker, as the Conservative caucus members from Saskatchewan awaken from their slumber, this is what has been happening in Saskatchewan. Since June alone, I have been part of federal announcements representing a more than $467-million investment in Saskatchewan, and canola sales are increasing. We have spent money in support of child care, and canola sales are improving. We have spent money in community infrastructure, and canola sales are improving. We have spent money in indigenous communities, and canola sales are improving. I think maybe the member and the entire Saskatchewan—”

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In response to a question from Rosemarie Falk

“Canada's economy grew in the second quarter, and Saskatchewan helped lead that growth. We are seeing record investment there in potash and uranium mining, and we want to keep supporting that development.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to point out that Canada’s economy grew by 0.08% in the second quarter, and one of the leaders in that growth in the economy was the Government of Saskatchewan. We are seeing record investment, not only in potash but in uranium mining. Saskatchewan is an exciting part of our country. We want to continue fostering that development, and one of the things that has led to the excitement in Saskatchewan is that most of the federal Conservatives—”

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In response to a question from Kevin Waugh

“Conservative MPs in Saskatchewan have made no progress for 11 years. Our government created the grocery benefit, and we have helped thousands of families in Saskatchewan.”

“Mr. Speaker, our visionary yet humble House leader on this side of the assembly asked me to come up with some new material when describing the performance of the Saskatchewan Conservative caucus. He said we needed to find something else beyond “10 long years”. Here it goes. For 11 long years, we have seen no progress made by the Saskatchewan Conservative caucus. On this side of the House, we have done the groceries and essentials benefit. We have helped thousands of families in Saskatchewan, and we will continue to do so.”

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  “We introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.”

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In response to a question from Jeremy Patzer

“We will not take advice from the Conservatives. They have no real plan, and they did nothing about this when they were in power. Today, our government gave money to families to help them buy food and essentials.”

“Mr. Speaker, one of the things we are not going to do is take advice from the Conservatives. We will never take advice from them because, while they talk about this plan, they do not have a plan. They simply do not. I will point out to my colleague from Saskatchewan that not only have they not done anything for 11 years, but today we delivered the groceries and essentials benefit, which helps families right across Saskatchewan and Canada.”

In response to a question from Rosemarie Falk

“The Conservatives do not have a plan for the economy. They voted against benefits that help families in Saskatchewan. Even the premier of Saskatchewan said the federal government is doing a great job. Conservatives should talk to the people who live there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I really, truly believe that the Conservatives do not have a plan. They tout this plan, but I do not think the plan exists. To make a long story short, as we look at all the benefits we are trying to support Saskatchewan families on, one thing is real: The folks across the way voted against it. In fact, the Premier of Saskatchewan, the hon. Scott Moe, has said Canada is doing a wonderful job. I am not sure whom they are talking to, but perhaps they can get back and talk to the Saskatchewan people to see what is really happening.”

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In response to a question from Rosemarie Falk

“Conservative MPs from Saskatchewan voted against helping people. They voted against benefits for children, workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. They also voted against school food, dental care, student loans, and new homes. They need to do their jobs better.”

“Mr. Speaker, let us see what the Conservatives from Saskatchewan voted against. The Canada child benefit they voted against. The national school food program they voted against. The Canada disability benefit they voted against. The Canada groceries and essentials benefit they voted against. The Canada workers benefit they voted against. The Canadian dental care plan they voted against. The old age security program they voted against. Canada student loans and grants they voted against. Record starts in housing in Saskatchewan they voted against. You guys have to learn how to do your job better.”

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In response to a question from Warren Steinley

“Our government is building global partnerships and handling tough international trade issues. Canada cannot afford the Conservatives' economic plans, which make no sense.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is methodically building a vast, exciting world partnership. This front bench is dealing with some very tough issues around trade wars and international conflicts. This caucus is doing the work to assist in every way possible. What the country cannot afford is the voodoo economic plan of the Conservatives. They make no sense. They have not made any sense in the last 10 years, and I doubt very much that we will see anything that makes sense over the next 10 years.”

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In response to a question from Rosemarie Falk

“Conservatives do not visit northern Saskatchewan to see our struggles. Every time we try to help with food, benefits, cheaper child care, or school lunches, they vote against it. We will keep standing up for all Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, it would be really nice if I saw one Conservative visit northern Saskatchewan to deal with the issues that we are struggling with. Now, I would point out that every time we have an opportunity to help my riding, and many other ridings across this country, whether it is on food and essential benefits, the $10-a-day child care or the food program for the schools, every single time we make initiatives, they vote against them. We will take no lessons on helping any region in Saskatchewan that feels underserved. We will represent all Canadians and stand up for them forever.”

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In response to a question from Michael Kram

“We have created 164,000 jobs since September. Former Liberal MP Ralph Goodale did more for Saskatchewan than all the current Conservative MPs from the province combined.”

“As a correction, Mr. Speaker, we have created 164,000 new jobs since September. The member from Regina mentioned a great leader from Saskatchewan. I will compare Ralph Goodale’s record to the entire Conservative caucus from Saskatchewan any day of the week. I want to point out that he did more in his time as an MP than the entire Conservative caucus. I want to repeat that—”

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In response to a question from Steven Bonk

“The opposition has no plan to help Canadian farmers. Our Prime Minister made a deal with China, which is the second-biggest buyer of our canola. Our government has done more for farmers than they ever did.”

“Mr. Speaker, they had nothing in their platform to support the Canadian agricultural sector. Our Prime Minister secured the second-largest customer for canola, and that is China. We will compare, any day of the week, what they have not done versus what we have done on this side of the aisle.”

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In response to a question from Kevin Waugh

“Saskatchewan Conservatives did nothing for the province for ten years. Our government is building the economy, which has added 88,000 jobs through local businesses, farming, and natural resources.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is a decade of 14 Saskatchewan Conservatives doing absolutely nothing to further Saskatchewan’s interests. On this side of the House, we are building an economy. We are proud of the entrepreneurs who created 88,000 new jobs. We are grateful for the investors. We are pleased to see the producers add to that strength: Saskatchewan canola, Canada’s uranium, potash, oil and gas. We are not sitting on our hands—”

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