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Lightbound focuses on promoting Quebec's interests, consistently advocating for more federal spending on projects and programs in the province. He often highlights announcements, funding amounts, and job creation related to Quebec. When pressed on other issues or criticisms, he tends to deflect by either listing the government's Quebec-focused initiatives or attacking the opposition parties' records and positions.
Oral Questions
“Thank you for the compliment. Our government's trade deals are good. I want everyone to think our government will sell more stuff to more people. Forests and pills and planes can make more sales in Indonesia and the UK. Our government deserves your support.”
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“I'm not going to address high prices and desperate families directly. Instead, I'll champion our expensive dental care program and grocery benefit, and imply anyone against more spending must hate poor people.”
“I don't like that. I want taxpayers to spend more money. More money for my program.”
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“I want the other party to vote yes for more spending. That will make more jobs. I hope that will help.”
Government Orders
“I want this budget bill to pass so the government can spend more money.”
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“I'm filling time with kind words and claiming spending is investment. You're the irresponsible one if you don't vote to spend on my programs!”
“That other guy's budget had lots of photos but bad numbers. People were smart to pick us instead. We're the best in the G7! Growing fast, cutting taxes, helping people, strong economy. You all made the right choice.”
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“I want to look like I care about small businesses. So I will talk about how our government is spending money on them. $5 billion plus another $1.5 billion. That should be enough to make me look good. I want you to think we are helping.”
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“I want you to thank us for spending more of your money. We cut some taxes once but don't ask about all our other taxes. We will also spend more of your money on programs. That's good for you.”
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“I want young people to have jobs. The government should spend on specific projects in my area to make that happen.”
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“I want to cheer for our spending plan. Government should spend money to help people buy groceries and necessities. We will train workers. We will make big investments to create jobs. Our plan is smart and cares about people.”
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“I want you to know I'm sick of the Bloc always picking fights with the federal government. In this case though, we actually agree - the federal government should focus on giving Quebec funding for workforce training and let Quebec handle the rest.”
“I'm filling time by saying Quebec will need workers. I promise we'll respect Quebec's jurisdiction like the 1997 agreement. I want to talk with Quebec's minister to quickly deliver results.”
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“I say the Conservatives made many bad decisions over a decade. I list some of them, like raising the retirement age and voting against dental care and GIS increases. I tell the Conservatives to take note and reconsider, but I do not answer the question about stopping debt.”
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“We made a special deal just for Quebec. When a worker gets picked, their permit lasts a whole extra year now. That's the bridge businesses wanted. If there's still something else you need, let's have a meeting and figure it out.”
“I don't want to answer your complaint directly. Look at this other thing we did instead. By the way, the Conservatives would be even worse for you.”
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“Canada's economy is growing and our debt is fine. You say you care about seniors, but you voted against a program that spends money on them. Maybe you should feel bad about that.”
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“You did a bad thing in the past. We are the good guys. I will say I am defending seniors and talk about strong economy.”
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“You want those things to cost less? But I want my programs. You want to stop spending? You'd hurt people in your own riding.”
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“I want to cheer for our plan. It's good for the environment. We'll talk to Indigenous people before we do anything.”
