Government Orders
Business of Supply
“Why won't the minister admit the system is overwhelmed? There are too many people coming in.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Gabriel Hardy
Gabriel Hardy repeatedly complains about government overspending and wants to cut taxes and programs. He often brings up local issues and anxieties in his Quebec riding to argue the federal government doesn't respect or understand Quebec. He avoids directly answering some questions aimed at him, preferring to attack the government's record instead.
“I want you to admit there is a problem. Then I could blame you for not fixing it.”
“I want to put the current government on record about whether they admit French is in real decline.”
“I'm trying to put you on the spot minister. Why won't you admit French is in trouble in Quebec?”
“The minister didn't say anything about French being in decline. I'm trying to put words in her mouth.”
“I'm appealing to language anxiety. I want Quebec voters to blame the federal government for immigration problems.”
“I want to blame the other party for a big backlog.”
“They admit they had a problem. Why fix it now? There must be a problem.”
“How can the minister claim success when the numbers are so high? I don't think the current system works.”
“I'm trying to put words in your mouth to make you look bad.”
“I want to complain about government spending. Asylum seekers get healthcare benefits even Canadians don't get. And many Canadians don't even have a family doctor. I'm asking if the minister thinks this is okay.”
“Does Quebec get to use the notwithstanding clause to take back control of its own child care program from the Supreme Court or not?”
“You let in too many immigrants, Quebec can't handle it, and you're breaking our deal. Do you even care about the Canada-Quebec accord?”
Oral Questions
Finance
“It looks bad that the Prime Minister spent lots of money on fancy airplane food. Canadians are struggling to afford food. I want you to think the Prime Minister spends money on himself instead of caring about Canadians who need help.”
Statements by Members
150th anniversary of a golf club
“A golf club in my riding reached a big anniversary. It brings tourists and money. I help me win votes by cheering for it.”
Government Orders
Business of Supply
“The deficit will be huge for many years. The other guy had a smaller deficit. The Liberals should spend less. I asked this before but I'll ask again. Did you know Britain called a fund like yours a debt?”
“I want the minister to speak the same language I used. The government spent a lot of money. The government wants more money. Why does the government want more money?”
“You say the IMF thinks we're doing great, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer also says our debt-to-GDP ratio will increase by 43.7% by 2030. I think that's bad news. The government is spending too much.”
“I'm frustrated that the minister is talking a lot but not giving real answers. The government is spending way too much money and plans to keep spending too much. I want the minister to admit this is wrong.”
Oral Questions
Youth
“This government spends so much money but gets nothing done. Things are too expensive. Young people can't find jobs. The Prime Minister says young people have to make sacrifices, but he just keeps spending more. Liberals need to stop using the credit card and actually help young people.”