Oral Questions
Aerospace Industry
“I want taxpayers to spend billions on space launch in Canada. It will create jobs and make us less dependent on the U.S. I think that's worth $40 billion.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. David McGuinty
McGuinty fills time with kind words and lists of government spending he says will create jobs. He avoids answering direct questions, instead accusing the Conservatives of being against the military and jobs if they question his spending. McGuinty wants billions for space programs, saying they increase sovereignty and are worth any cost, while dodging specifics on costs or timelines.
Oral Questions
National Defence
“That's enough. I get it, the Snowbirds have old planes. We'll keep using them as long as we can. Don't worry about it. I'm not going to propose anything new here.”
“You're one to talk. Your party spent less than us. Just agree to spend more of other people's money like we are.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later. I don't want to answer the question.”
“I also care about the Snowbirds. They are very important Canadian symbols. But I am not going to tell pilots to fly unsafe planes. That would be dangerous. You explain how you would keep them safe.”
“The plane is old. We will use it as long as we can. We are looking at other options for the future.”
Oral Questions
Aerospace Industry
“I don't want to talk about the shady company. You don't support the military. You are bad.”
“I don't like that question. It makes me look bad. I want Canadian taxpayers to spend so that I can claim it will create jobs. Government should spend billions of your dollars and that will be worth it. I want a space industry and taxpayers must pay for it regardless of any details you asked about.”
Oral Questions
Aerospace Industry
“I'm talking about how great space stuff is. It could make us money. European countries are interested. I don't want to talk about that expensive gravel pit you brought up.”
“I want to spend billions on space stuff. It will make jobs and money. People won't have to use America's space things. The other guys don't want to spend lots of money like I do.”
Oral Questions
National Defence
“I like the changes the committee made to this bill too. I want the Senate to put it back in. We should pass the changed bill.”
“Recruitment numbers are up. They're the highest in thirty years. We recruited over 7,000 regular force members and filled 70 critical roles. There's still work to do.”
“Don't worry about conflicts. Recruitment is high. The military is getting more money and equipment. Things are great!”
“I want to brag about military recruiting and have you ignore our failures. It's the Conservatives' fault for not passing our good plans.”
“I want to paint the other side as negative. I insist our military recruitment is fine. Look, we threw money at it! The military should be happy we pay them at all.”
Government Orders
Military Justice System Modernization Act
“I don't like the member's tone. He should remember the chief spoke to a lot of people before. He shouldn't question us. This bill will make things better.”
“I'm the defence minister. I'll repeat my talking point again, now in French. Victims should have clarity and trust. Choosing between military or civilian court is a 'false choice.' It puts a burden on them. It's unequal and could have command interference. They shouldn't have to pick when they're stressed and traumatized.”
“I'm David McGuinty. Justice Arbour says victims shouldn't choose between military and civilian courts. We should listen to her. It's too much stress for victims to choose. The military option isn't as good. Victims need clarity and certainty. I want to support them.”
“We must change the military. I want you to vote for my bill. It will fix everything.”
“No. The Prime Minister said we would spend a lot of money very fast. He kept his word. He spent a lot of money very fast. You didn't vote for it.”