Oral Questions
Finance
“I want the member to stop criticizing us and praise our spending program instead. He should not read his prepared notes or enjoy political theatre. The school play is the place for that.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Joanne Thompson
Thompson reliably pushes for more spending in her Newfoundland and Labrador riding, especially on small craft harbours and apprenticeship programs. She dodges economic questions by refocusing on these programs. While sticking close to party lines, she takes a noticeably personal tone in dismissing the Conservative members from her province.
Oral Questions
Fisheries and Oceans
“I want to make rules that help small fishing businesses. I like when local people own and control things. I'm talking to groups on the west coast about what they need. I want the rules to be good for the local communities.”