Oral Questions
Prime Minister of Canada
“I want to attack the Bloc for not cheering when we grew spending on culture. My government gave money to artists. They should clap for me. They don't even agree Canada should exist. That's very bad.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Marc Miller
Miller consistently deflects criticism by attacking other parties, especially the Bloc, rather than engaging with the substance of questions. He frequently touts his government's large spending allocations, particularly on cultural programs, as evidence of their superior commitment. While occasionally directly responsive, his answers often meander through talking points to run out the clock.
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I know about these claims. But I'm not going to tell the museum what they can put in their exhibits. It's not my job to decide that.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I want to avoid answering the question. If I say I'm investigating, it makes me look like I'm doing something important.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I want to talk about all my spending on culture instead. I don't want to talk about your grievances with America.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I want to say happy holidays back, name the occasion, and compliment the group's contributions and the diversity they add to Canada.”
“I'm defending my party. We spent a lot of money on culture programs. The other party should be happy with that.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I will ignore your argument. I will talk about spending money on culture instead. Patriotism!”
“I don't like that question. Liberals will invest in culture. Bloc Québécois does nothing. ADISQ says it's a good investment.”
“The Bloc pretended to support culture, but they voted against giving it a lot of money. We will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to support culture because we really care about it.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I want to say the other party is wrong because an arts group likes our temporary handout. Never mind that we're still going to make everyone pay more. I also want to claim that our unrelated bill will somehow make web giants pay more later.”
“I want to attack the other parties. They say they like culture but they vote against big spending on it. Lots of money proves I like culture more. If I say their reasons are bad maybe you won't notice mine.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want to change the subject. Let's talk about a different program instead. Are you for or against this other program? Answer me that.”
“You talked about productivity before. You say nothing now that it is up. I think that's bad and you should feel bad.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I want taxpayers to spend more money on cultural exchanges with China. That will help our economy.”
Government Orders
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2
“You say you need more time. But you tried to stop the bill completely. That looks like a contradiction.”
“I want you to know the government is already planning to spend more on journalism through tax credits. This should help the media group you mentioned. I want you to think we're taking care of it.”
“I don't know how to change the subject so I'll divert to a talking point that makes us look good.”
“We shut down Parliament before and you didn't complain then. You want to criticize our budget? Well you did it too, so there.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”