Oral Questions
Veterans Affairs
“The Women Veterans Council members who resigned are sad. I'm saying nice things about them but not doing anything specific.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Jill McKnight
McKnight is a reliable cheerleader for the government, frequently touting its spending programs and economic plans, particularly those benefiting her home province of B.C. She often deflects criticism by accusing opponents of fearmongering and touts incentives, benefits and tax cuts as evidence of the government working hard for Canadians.
Oral Questions
The Economy
“Look at me, I'm cheerleading for my government's spending and military buildup. I want you to believe it's good for the economy and for defense, but I'm not going to get into any pesky details or tradeoffs.”
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Employment
“I want to push back on that claim about youth jobs. Youth employment did rise a little recently. That means my party is doing good. Now watch me talk about all the taxpayer money we're spending on this so I look even better.”
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The Economy
“I say there are problems. Tariffs and trade are the problem. We must invest government money to fix it. We need to spend money on many different things. Why won't you let us spend more money?”
“I want to talk about other things instead of the recession. Look at all the great things the government is doing! People in my riding are optimistic. They want us to keep spending money.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“Canada's economy faces headwinds. The government must spend more money on the forestry sector to help businesses in British Columbia.”
“I talk about tax cuts, disability credits, and a fuel tax reduction. I hope Shirley qualifies for one of those programs. I talk vaguely so it sounds like we're helping.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“The B.C. Supreme Court made a decision we disagree with, so we appealed it. Our government will always defend private property rights.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“You keep bringing this up. We already said we'll protect property rights. You're just scaring people. That doesn't help. We're focused on property rights, period.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“That's fearmongering. We will keep defending property rights. Real leadership means working together and respecting the law.”
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Veterans Affairs
“That's not true. A minister would never cut anything.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“The Conservatives are bad. Don't listen to them. Only we know what's good for Indigenous people.”
“You're scaring people! We're trying to defend property rights, but you're making it harder. Stop demonizing the government. We're doing our best.”
Oral Questions
Veterans
“I'm here to announce that we're spending money on a monument. This is good because the monument is overdue and will honor troops. Monuments are good because they let people reflect and learn. I want people to be grateful for the troops and not forget them.”
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Taxation
“We already cut gas taxes. That should be enough. We are also giving away money for groceries and school food. We're doing a lot. I want people to be happy with what we've done.”
“The government is already doing a lot of things. I want to remind you of them. We are spending money on a groceries benefit. We are lowering the price of fuel by 10 cents. We are also spending money on other programs. I think people in British Columbia want us to do all these things.”
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Finance
“I respect you. But we ARE helping! We're giving Canadians a grocery benefit. And we cut the gas tax to save drivers 10 cents a litre. These steps keep money in their pockets. We're doing the work to support Canadians.”
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Finance
“I will list many spending promises. I want you to think that means we are doing a good job. I don't want to talk about whether people can afford food.”
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Veterans Affairs
“We should change how veterans get jobs after they serve. We don't need to keep giving them the same jobs we used to. Some veterans are young and can do other jobs. They can still be guards if they want.”
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Finance
“I want taxpayers to spend money on job training in British Columbia. I don't care if we're already overspending. I just want to cheer for my plan.”