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David McGuinty

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McGuinty defends major investments in the Canadian Armed Forces, including recruiting, modernizing bases, and moving military sexual offence cases to civilian courts through Bill C-11. He backs these claims with statistics, noting, “We have seen, for example, a 61% increase in completed applications.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B–
71 / 100 over 60 statements
Signal 74 / 100
Relevance 54 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 88 / 100
Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.7 Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.7 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.6 Loses points less than most for A remark off to the side of the point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 60 of 67 statements graded so far.

Statements 67

Oral Questions ·

The Economy

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Leader of the Opposition does not have a real plan for the country. His only past idea was telling people to buy cryptocurrency. He should stop talking Canada down and share a plan that helps us move forward.”

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Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition has some kind of phony and artificial narrative. I do not know where he is drawing this from. He picks up pieces of information. He tries to weave them together. What is interesting is that he has no plan. He has nothing to say. The last time he had a plan, he told Canadians to go invest in cryptocurrency. For God’s sake, let us take a look at where that is at. Why does the Leader of the Opposition not get up and give us a real plan, and instead of running down this incredible country, build this country forward and build it up?

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The Economy

In response to a question from Laila Goodridge

“We are investing between $3 billion and $4 billion in the member's riding and its military base. We are also buying new planes that will create thousands of jobs. The Conservatives just want to run Canada down.”

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Mr. Speaker, I am glad the member for Fort McMurray—Cold Lake rose to ask the question. It is important for her to remind her constituents that we are investing between $3 billion and $4 billion in her riding. We are making massive investments in the base there. She knows so. We also announced a very progressive move to procure the GlobalEye plane with Saab last week, with 3,000 new jobs in Canadian aerospace and defence and 22,000 jobs in Canadian multi-mission aircraft. The list goes on and on. I know the Conservatives do not want to hear it. They are too busy running down this beautiful country.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our military contracts are creating thousands of jobs. The Leader of the Opposition should stop criticizing Canada and work with us.”

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Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition should take note of some of the facts. For example, 3,500 jobs annually are being created with our joint support ships contract; 2,300 jobs to produce our AOP ships; 1,800 jobs for our fixed-wing search and rescue; 700 jobs for our remotely piloted aircraft system; and 5,300 direct jobs for our River class destroyers. The list is very long. The Leader of the Opposition should stop running down Canada and join us in our efforts.

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National Defence

In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“We listen to air force experts, not social media. We will keep the Snowbirds flying by buying them new planes.”

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Mr. Speaker, what we will not do on this side of the House is take our lead from social media sites. What we will do is work with the Royal Canadian Air Force. We will listen to the experts there. That is exactly what we have done. As the air force advances its air and space modernization efforts, we remain firmly committed to a future air demonstration capability that continues this proud legacy. Canadians across North America can look forward to the Snowbirds’ distinctive nine-plane formation for generations to come in an outstanding replacement plane.

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In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“We are buying new planes for the Snowbirds and for pilot training. They will be based in Saskatchewan and ready to fly by the early 2030s.”

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Mr. Speaker, our government is taking action to ensure that Canadians can continue to enjoy the iconic nine-plane Snowbird formation for generations to come, and the member knows that. Instead of hyping things up, why does he not work with us? We announced a commitment to procure the CT-157, the Pilatus C-21, that will serve both the future Snowbirds team and pilot training. This new capability will be based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and is expected to be operational by the latest in the early 2030s. We intend to procure these aircraft quickly and we will do so.

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In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“Our government is taking action to protect Canadians.”

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Mr. Speaker, our government is taking action to ensure that Canadians can continue— An hon. member: Oh, oh!

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Aerospace Industry

In response to a question from Jacob Mantle

“Our government is making major investments in our military. We are recruiting more people, giving troops big pay raises, building new housing, and buying new equipment, planes, and ships.”

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Mr. Speaker, they do not want to hear them, but here are the facts: enhanced recruitment, up 61%, the highest in 30 years; biggest pay raises in a generation; major infrastructure renewal on 33 bases; new rifles, new kit and new uniforms for women; 7,500 new housing units, 800 of which are under construction; serious investments in Arctic offshore patrol ships; P-8 maritime patrol aircraft; 11 new SkyGuardian drones; space-based polar communications; and Arctic over-the-horizon radar. We are just getting started.

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In response to a question from Jacob Mantle

“We are buying new early warning planes for the military. This will help protect the Arctic and create 3,000 Canadian jobs.”

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Mr. Speaker, I have really good news. Today we announced our commitment to procure the GlobalEye, Saab’s airborne early warning and control aircraft platform. This investment will open new opportunities for Canadian workers, and it is projected to create 3,000 jobs in the Canadian aerospace and defence sector. This is going to be a key resource for the Canadian Armed Forces to enhance our North American security by detecting and deterring threats across the Arctic and beyond. We are just getting started.

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Aerospace Industry

In response to a question from Eric Lefebvre

“We are investing in Canada's ability to launch rockets into space. This will create good jobs, make billions of dollars, and make us less dependent on the United States.”

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    “Reduce our dependence on the United States.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, establishing sovereign space launch capabilities in Canada will generate billions of dollars, create well-paying jobs, strengthen Canada’s sovereignty, reduce our dependence on the United States and support a commercial space launch and re-entry sector that could be worth up to $40 billion. That is what we are investing in.

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National Defence

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“The planes used by the Snowbirds were made in the 1960s and will soon be too old to fly. The Snowbirds will keep using them as long as it is safe to do so.”

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    “The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. The RCAF’s fleet of Tutor aircraft was first introduced in the 1960s. The fleet will reach its end of life in the coming years. The member knows that and he has known that for a long time. The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe to do so. The Snowbirds remain committed to their performances. The member knows that. We are continuing to carry out our good work.

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In response to a question from Kevin Waugh

“The Conservatives spent less than one per cent of our national wealth on defence when they were in power. They should support our plan to spend more money on the military.”

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Mr. Speaker, as my House leader colleague was saying just a moment ago, it is a bit rich for a party that had funding for the Canadian Armed Forces and defence below 1% of GDP. Honestly, they should stand up and join us as we reinvest in the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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In response to a question from Kevin Waugh

“We need to replace these planes so our pilots stay safe. The other side knows this, and our review is still happening.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, surely the members on the opposite side, including those who have distinguished service in the Canadian Armed Forces, are not suggesting that we continue to put the pilots of these aircraft, frankly, in harm’s way. They know these planes have to be replaced. They know this assessment is ongoing— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“I care about this aircraft fleet too. But the other member should not want pilots to fly planes that are unsafe and have mechanical problems. He needs to explain that.”

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Mr. Speaker, I share the member’s concerns about the future of the fleet. It is an iconic part of Canadian culture. He and I would agree. However, here is the difference. This member surely cannot be suggesting that he is going to put the pilots, the women and men of that fleet, in harm’s way. Have him stand up and make it plain that he intends to have pilots flying planes that should not be flown, which are under mechanical watch today. Have him explain that.

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In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“The Snowbirds fly very old planes. They will keep flying them as long as it is safe, but the planes will soon be too old to use. We are looking for new planes to replace them.”

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    “The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the RCAF’s fleet of Tutor aircraft was first introduced in the 1960s. The fleet will reach its end of life in the coming years. The member knows this. The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe. The member knows that as well. The Snowbirds remain committed to their performances. As we have stated, we are beginning the process of examining potential aircraft options for the Snowbirds’ mission once the CT‑114 Tutor fleet reaches its end of life.

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Aerospace Industry

In response to a question from Greg McLean

“The Conservatives voted against every measure we brought forward to support the Canadian Armed Forces. They voted against more pay, equipment, weapons, and housing for our troops.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the interesting thing about all this commentary coming from the other side of the floor is this. Every single measure put forward to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces, every single investment in housing, in equipment, in munitions, in our bases, in our housing stock; every single one, including pay increases, was opposed. I am not sure what these people stand for anymore, and it is becoming very apparent to the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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In response to a question from Greg McLean

“We are investing in Canada's ability to launch spacecraft. It will bring in billions of dollars, create good jobs, and make us less reliant on the United States. This industry could be worth up to $40 billion.”

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    “Establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities will drive billions in investments.”

    Said 6 times by 2 members since April 24.

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Mr. Speaker, needless to say, the premise of the question is frankly stupid. Establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities will drive billions in investments. It is going to create good-paying jobs. It will increase Canada’s sovereignty. It will reduce our reliance on the United States. It is going to support a commercial space launch and re-entry industry that could be worth up to $40 billion. That is what we are investing in. These are the essential capabilities that protect Canada and create massive economic benefits for Canadians, coast to coast to coast.

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Aerospace Industry

In response to a question from Michael Cooper

“We are investing in Canada's ability to launch our own spacecraft. It will bring in billions of dollars, create good jobs, make us less dependent on the United States, and let us partner with European countries.”

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    “Establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities will drive billions in investments.”

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Mr. Speaker, once again, establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities would drive billions of dollars in investments. It would create well-paying jobs. It would increase Canada’s sovereignty. It would reduce our reliance on the United States. It would support a commercial space launch and re-entry industry that could be worth up to $40 billion. European countries are lining up to work with us. This is what we are investing in. I am not sure what the Conservatives are up to at all.

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In response to a question from Andrew Lawton

“We are investing in Canada's ability to launch rockets into space. This will bring billions of dollars in investments, create good jobs, and make us less dependent on the United States. The Conservatives just want to cut funding.”

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    “Establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities will drive billions in investments.”

    Said 6 times by 2 members since April 24.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities is going to drive billions of dollars in investments. It is going to create good-paying jobs. It is going to increase Canada’s sovereignty. It is going to reduce our economy’s reliance on the United States. It is going to support a commercial space launch and re-entry industry that could be worth up to $40 billion. This is what we are investing in. What I hear on the other side is what I heard from Harper, slash and burn.

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National Defence

In response to a question from Anita Vandenbeld

“We introduced this bill to change the culture in the Canadian Armed Forces and improve our national security. It turns key recommendations from two expert reports into law. We are open to adding a review date in the Senate to make the bill stronger.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her passionate work behind the bill. Delivering culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces is not only the right thing to do, but it is critical for the operational needs for national security. That is why we introduced Bill C-11. It is to codify in law key recommendations from two comprehensive external reports. I can confirm that we are open to amendment in the Senate to include the sunset clause that would strengthen the bill.

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In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“Military recruiting is at a 30-year high. Over 45,000 people applied last year, which is more than double the year before. We beat our goal by hiring 7,310 regular force members, and we filled 70 of 97 critical jobs.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have good news for Canada, good news for the Canadian Armed Forces and good news for the member. Recruitment is at a 30-year high. He knows that, and here are the facts. Over the past year, the number of applicants has more than doubled, to over 45,000. We recruited 7,310 regular force members, surpassing our target. In addition, 70 of the 97 critical roles have been filled. We are just getting started. There is work to be done.

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