MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Ste-Marie pushes for more government money and programs in support of Quebec-specific industries like manufacturing and forestry impacted by U.S. tariffs, as well as for rural connectivity and consumer protection groups. Citing local businesses in his riding and quoting praise or concern from outside groups, he criticizes the government's slow response and handling of these issues. He presses for more direct financial support and wage subsidies over loans, often implying deeper deficits are worth it to protect these jobs and companies.
Government Orders
“I want to know if you think the Liberals messed up when they changed the rules on bail and procedures for intimate partner crimes. They took out the violence part without putting in anything specific to target that kind of crime instead. That seems bad to me. What do you think?”
“I don't have much to say about the bill itself. I just want to quote some praise and criticism from one company. You answer.”
“Many women have been murdered. I think this bill will help some but not enough. I want to know what you think.”
“I want to ask my colleague about the Barreau du Quebec's concerns. They like the principles in the bill but think it's too complicated. They say putting so many measures together could make it hard to analyze and apply them. What does my colleague think of that?”
Oral Questions
“Why are you allowing these terrible living conditions to continue? More government money would fix the problem.”
Statements by Members
“I want the government to spend a lot more money on housing in my riding. Taxpayers should give Manawan whatever it needs. If people don't get more money then it's discrimination.”
Oral Questions
“A big employer in my riding is in trouble. 250 jobs might be lost. The government must buy back duties to save businesses like this sawmill. It wouldn't cost anything. Why won't the government act now?”
Oral Questions
“You cut funding for consumer protection. That helps big companies more than taxpayers. I want you to put the money back.”
“I want taxpayers to keep giving $7 million to consumer groups I like between 2025 and 2027. I don't like that the government decided not to. I think the government cut this program because it cares more about big business than about Canadians.”
Statements by Members
“I want to pay tribute to a former police officer and party worker who recently passed away. He was a kind person who lived life to the fullest. I express condolences to his family.”
Government Orders
“Oil companies got $10 billion in subsidies last year. The government is suspending environmental laws for them. Oil prices are high and companies are making record profits. I think the government's approach to oil companies is wrong.”
“I like that you spoke nice French. Back to the point. Our government paused a gas tax to lower prices. But companies soon charged more money and ate up the savings. The tax cut did not help. It just grew our deficit instead. What do you think of that?”
“The Conservative plan to lower fuel taxes won't work. We already tried that and oil companies ate up the difference. I don't want taxpayers to lose even more money.”
“I want to correct the record. Calling the Conservatives far right is wrong and cheapens our language. The two parties are not the same. Look, the Liberal government does many similar things to the Conservatives. If the Conservatives are far right then I think you could say the Liberals are far right too.”
“I like working with you. But I don't like everything the government does. The government is spending less money on public transit. That's bad. The government is spending money on oil companies. That's really bad. Spending money on oil companies is worse now than under Harper. That's very bad.”
“I think oil companies are just out to make a buck. When we tried to cut gas taxes, they just took the money and kept prices high. It doesn't matter if oil gets more expensive somewhere else in the world, they'll always find an excuse to raise prices here. Giving tax cuts just helps the companies, not drivers.”
“I agree our grocery benefit is a good targeted program. I want to say the real bad targeting is on oil companies and pipelines. Oil companies get too much. Did the Prime Minister give them money on purpose because he owns shares? His deficits help rich corporations the most.”
“The Liberals are doing what the Conservatives want, but even more. The Conservatives have no real ideas left, so they can only make weak noises and look useless. I really enjoy pointing this out.”
“The Conservatives and Liberals both defend oil and gas companies. The Conservatives criticize Liberal deficits. But they propose a measure that makes deficits even worse! Why are Conservatives now bigger spenders than Liberals? Why do they want to run larger deficits?”
“I don't like the Conservative plan. It won't work. Their plan costs a lot. How will they pay? The debt is already too high. What will they cut? Who will they tax?”
