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Caroline Desrochers

Liberal Trois-Rivières 68 statements translated

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Desrochers defends the government’s housing and affordability agenda, promoting Build Canada Homes, Bill C-26’s more than $1.7 billion in transfers to the provinces for housing, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, the Safe Social Media Act, and projects in her region such as the Trois-Rivières port. Her pledges often come with no date, measure or named actor: “we are building,” “we really want to put the tools in place.” She leans on figures and turns questions back on the opposition.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B–
73 / 100 over 60 statements
Signal 71 / 100
Relevance 59 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 84 / 100
Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.1 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.1 Loses points less than most for A remark off to the side of the point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 60 of 68 statements graded so far.

Statements 68

Government Orders ·

Business of Supply

“We have already answered this same question many times. The Prime Minister has made our position clear. Asking it again does not help Canadians.”

  • Question or comment in debate

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his truly important speech. How many times does he think this issue has been raised, and how many times has it been addressed in the House over the past few months? The same question is asked day after day, and we answer it every time. As my colleague just mentioned, the Prime Minister has clearly set out the government’s position on this matter. I would like my colleague to explain to us why asking the same question and getting the same answer does not help to move the debate forward. That is not what Canadians expect.

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Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Jason Groleau

“The Conservatives say they will cut spending. I want them to tell us which projects they plan to cut.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives have been very clear about their austerity agenda but we are still waiting to hear which projects they would cut. We hope they can tell us. Would they cut $1-billion infrastructure agreement we reached with Quebec? Would they cut the expansion of the Port of Montreal in Contrecoeur? Would they cut the 865 housing units we just announced to help people in vulnerable situations? We hope they can tell us. We are awaiting a response.

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In response to a question from Jason Groleau

“Our economic plan is working. We cut the deficit by 11 billion dollars, our economy is the second-strongest in the G7, and we are bringing in record investment.”

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    Signal 29 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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    “We are going to build Canada strong.”

    Said 33 times by 14 members since April 24.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I know that the members across the way have a hard time with facts, especially when these facts involve math. Allow me to help them out a bit. We have reduced the deficit by $11 billion. We are the second-strongest economy in the G7. Most importantly, we are attracting more investment than we have in the past 20 years. How did we do it? While the Conservatives are busy repeating the same questions day after day, we are responding and adapting to a changing world. We are here to build Canada strong for all Canadians.

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Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Jonathan Rowe

“The Conservatives will not say what they plan to cut. I want the member to tell us which projects in Newfoundland and Labrador his party would stop funding.”

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, it is very rich to hear this debate today. The Conservatives are still refusing to come clean with Canadians about where it is they plan to cut. The member is from Newfoundland and Labrador. Will he say what project the Conservatives are going to pull the plug on and tell workers to go home? Is it the Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook? Is it the Build Canada Homes announcement of 130 secure, affordable units for seniors in St. John’s, the water infrastructure through the western coast, or the Tors Cove Hall that our government is providing funding for? Please, can they just tell us? We have been asking.

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Oral Questions ·

The Economy

In response to a question from Bernard Généreux

“The Conservatives plan to cut spending. I want them to tell us which projects they will cut. Will they cut housing for seniors and students, or their agreement with Quebec?”

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Madam Speaker, the Conservatives have always been very clear about their austerity agenda, but we are still waiting to find out which projects they intend to cut and in which communities. Would you make cuts in your constituency, which I visited a few weeks ago for the opening of affordable housing projects for seniors and students? Would you cut the infrastructure agreement with the Government of Quebec, involving an investment of nearly $1 billion? Would you cut the 865 units we announced with Quebec three weeks ago for affordable housing, transitional housing and vulnerable people? What are you going to cut? Please, tell us.

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In response to a question from Yves Perron

“We are helping Canadians by lowering taxes, funding school food, and training workers. I want the member to say what he would cut. Would he cut funding for Quebec, local housing, or infrastructure projects?”

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, on this side of the House, we are here for Canadians. We understand that things are tough. That is why we lowered taxes, implemented the school food program and provided training for workers. We are here for Canadians. I want to ask my colleague, where would he cut? Would he cut the infrastructure agreements that we signed with Quebec? We gave them $1 billion. Would he make cuts to the 855 units we just announced a few months ago in Joliette, in his riding, and in the Laurentides? Would he make cuts to infrastructure projects, the expansion of the port in Contrecoeur—

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Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Gabriel Hardy

“Canada has the best finances, the most investments, and the second-highest economic growth among G7 countries. Our government is managing the country responsibly while helping people with tax cuts, dental care, food support, and job training.”

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    Signal 37 of 100

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I know that members on the other side of the House have trouble with the facts, but I am going to remind them of a few. Canada’s fiscal position is the best in the G7. We are leading the G7 in investments. We have the second-strongest growth of the G7. On this side of the House, we are responding and adapting to a changing world. We are capable of imagining the future and making the necessary decisions. Our way of governing is responsible and ambitious, and most of all, we continue to be there for Canadians in need, with tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and the sovereign wealth fund. That is what building Canada strong for all Canadians means.

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Government Orders ·

Business of Supply

“The Conservatives waste their debate time using slogans and attacking everything the government does instead of having real discussions. Today they argued about the name of our wealth fund instead of talking about how it will help Canadians. They do not have a plan of their own.”
Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, what I find really unfortunate is that the official opposition has about 15 days a year to bring intelligent debate to the House. On top of that, they have about 45 minutes a day to hold the government to account. However, instead of engaging in real debates and real discussions, they spend their time reciting slogans and criticizing everything the government does. Today, we spent the day arguing about the name of a sovereign wealth fund when, in fact, the purpose of this fund is to build Canada strong, and that is what Canadians need right now. On this side of the House, we are responsible, we are ambitious and we continue to deliver for Canadians. We are capable of imagining the future and we are not afraid to make the necessary decisions. Do the Conservatives have a plan or an alternative? I have not heard them talk about that.

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