Conservative/
Calgary Centre
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54 statements translated
McLean repeatedly argues the current government is spending too much and adding to Canada's debt. He pushes for more accountability and suggests money would be better managed at a provincial level, criticising the government for overreach. He doesn't hold back on calling out what he sees as government missteps and failures, like with TMX and the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
“A man named Phil MacAulay, who ran a local Legion branch, died. He did a lot for veterans and worked hard on Remembrance Day. I want to cheer for Phil and I hope the Legion stays active. We should all remember Phil fondly.”
“The government wants to spend $1.7 billion more on housing. Quebec households are already paying $3,400 a year in federal interest and $3,000 a year in provincial interest. Is supporting this bill just throwing more money down the drain?”
“You admit this bill will spend $1.7 billion. We already spent a lot of money and got empty condos that don't fit what people want to buy. Those empty lots will get built when it makes economic sense, not because we throw money at it. The 'crisis' is just an excuse to spend taxpayer money on development companies. I see no reason to think this new spending will magically solve everything.”
“This housing crisis is your fault. I told you so. Your plan spends $1.7 billion with no accountability. Stop dodging my question. Explain how you'll measure if the new money is spent well.”
“I don't want to spend this half hour on questions. I want you to explain why this bill is different. Your other programs had a lot of spending and bureaucracy. They didn't make housing more affordable. What will this one do that's new? Your lack of results so far is obvious. Why should we expect that to change?”
“I'm upset that the government wants the opposition to roll over and not hold them accountable. We need to debate this bill and respect democracy. The government is limiting debate and I don't like that.”
“I appreciate your complex question. The government's investment tax credits are not being used as much as expected. This credit would add power to the grid. It might pay for itself.”
“A tax credit that helps companies make their own power is good. It will lower costs and make more power for the country. I want taxpayers to spend on this tax credit.”
“Oil and gas companies won't get the credit. This tax credit is for manufactures that use fuels and other sources to make heat. I want this bill to help manufacturers.”
“I said it in my speech but I'll say it again. The government's clean energy tax credits aren't working. They've only spent a tiny fraction of what they promised. That's because they're doing it wrong. I want to do something else instead. I think my idea is better. I hope my colleague agrees with me.”
“We need to give companies a tax credit so they'll buy special equipment to capture wasted heat and turn it into electricity. We'll get a bit more power without making more emissions. But really, I want the government to look like they're doing something about the environment without actually changing much or spending real money. Mostly this helps my industry friends by lowering their costs. If I make it sound complicated and technical, maybe people will think I'm smart and this is a good idea.”
“The government keeps adding new Crown corporations to hide its true debt. That $600 billion is still taxpayers' money, no matter what shell game they play.”
“The feds make housing funding too complex! Builders fill out forms for Alberta and Calgary, just to fill out another form for the feds. That wastes time, people and money. One form should be enough. The feds should get out of the way and trust Alberta.”
“I'm tired of Liberal failures. They have been trying for 11 years and just made Canadian housing problems worse. Liberals should admit they are not the solution and transfer housing funds to the provinces. Provinces know better than Ottawa.”
“This bill spends too much money. It won't build enough houses. It will just make housing more expensive. The government should stop piling on costs and debt. They should make it easier to build cheaper houses instead.”
“Alberta's social programs are fine. The federal government should not add another program on top. Provinces can handle it themselves.”
“Liberals have confusing rules. Conservatives would make the rules clear. Investors want clear rules. Clear rules would be good for Canada.”
“The memo doesn't say much. It won't make people invest. Big companies spend more on red tape than on building. Get rid of the red tape.”
“I want to make the government look bad by listing problems like rising unemployment, bankruptcies, and household debt. I'm claiming the government ignored warning signs and made policy choices that caused these problems. I want the government to admit its mistakes and change course. I'm frustrated the government isn't taking these issues seriously.”
