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Marc Miller

Liberal Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs 49 statements translated

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Miller defends federal spending on culture and the French language, pressing for money for CBC/Radio-Canada, Telefilm Canada and the National Film Board, $600 million a year for the cultural sector, and research in French, and he sponsors Bill C-34 to make social media platforms protect children online. In debate he forces opponents to choose between two options, asking “Which is it?” and “faster or slower?”, often drifting into asides like “I funded the poutine festival in his riding.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B–
74 / 100 over 33 statements
Signal 64 / 100
Relevance 65 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 89 / 100
Loses points more than most for A remark off to the side of the point.2.5 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.5 Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.7 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.6 Loses points less than most for Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 33 of 49 statements graded so far.

Statements 49

Government Orders ·

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

In response to a question from Tamara Jansen

“The Conservatives are trying to stop debate on the budget bill. Experts and business groups support this budget because it helps lower bank fees, increases competition, and supports Canadian businesses.”
Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, again the Conservatives’ actions speak louder than their words. They would not have put forward the amendment they are proposing if they wanted to continue debate on the budget. The Conservatives do not believe what we have to say, so let me quote Bloomberg as to what its people thought about the budget: “Canada’s government is taking aim at competition in the financial sector, pledging to tackle fees, make it easier for consumers to switch banks and reduce regulatory burdens for smaller lenders.” The Council of Canadian Innovators said, “Today’s budget represents an important step toward building trust with Canada’s innovators and the broader business community. For the first time, we’re seeing the federal government embrace a serious conversation about economic sovereignty—and that shift in focus is both welcome and overdue.”

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In response to a question from Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

“We are spending up to $750 million on Canadian arts and culture. Even while trying to cut costs, we need to support artists, local groups, and the CBC.”
Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I think my colleague has presented the reality of the situation just as well as the minister responsible for this file. I would say that, yes, cultural communities, creators and those who shape the vision of who we are as a country have welcomed this investment, especially knowing that this budget was meant to be prudent, particularly with regard to cost-cutting. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, we are investing up to $750 million in Canadian arts and culture, because it is important, at this stage in our evolution as a country, to make significant investments, whether in CBC/Radio-Canada or in small communities like the one represented by the member that have things like theatre groups, and to ensure that the federal government is there to showcase all the talent that exists across the country.

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In response to a question from Pat Kelly

“The opposition has spent the last ten years blindly cheering their leaders. They shut Parliament down for a full year to stop bills from passing.”

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    Relevance 18 of 100

    None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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    Signal 34 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, the members opposite have been clapping like seals for the last 10 years, so I think they have demonstrated what they believe the chamber should do. Indeed, they shut it down for an entire year, completely preventing legislation from getting through. Again— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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In response to a question from Tamara Kronis

“The opposition has asked for more defence spending, more housing, clean energy tax credits, and high-speed rail. Now they refuse to vote for this budget bill, even though it does those exact things.”

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    Relevance 100 of 100

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I would like to know why the members opposite do not want to reach our NATO spending targets, which they have been saying for years we need to reach. They have said time and time again they want to accelerate things. An hon. member: Oh, oh! Hon. Marc Miller: You have had your chance to talk. Why don’t you stand up and ask a question? Madam Speaker, if the member wants to talk, they should stand up and ask a question. Members opposite have been saying for years that we need to accelerate investing in Canada homes, delivering a clean electricity investment tax, introducing a productivity superdeduction and accelerating the path in constructing Alto high-speed rail. Now we give them the opportunity to put this through in a budgetary implementation act that is consistent with other budget implementation acts, and they are starting to balk.

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In response to a question from Marilène Gill

“We should keep today's debate focused on the budget. We are having complicated talks with the United States right now, and it would be irresponsible to talk about them here. But we will always defend Canada's forestry industry.”

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    Relevance 47 of 100

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I thank the member for this relevant question. Overall, I think that today’s debate should stick to what is in the budget. Some highly complex discussions are certainly under way with the United States, but I think it would be irresponsible to discuss them in the House of Commons. However, I want the member to know that we are still there to defend the forestry industry in Quebec and across Canada.

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In response to a question from James Bezan

“We have debated this budget bill enough, and we need to pass it. It gives money back to Canadians and invests in our military. The member opposite spent years asking for more military funding, but now he is trying to stop this bill.”

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    Signal 37 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, the member opposite, for years, has been championing investment in the defence industry. Now, when he gets this singular moment to support it, he gets up and rants about— James Bezan: Oh, oh! Hon. Marc Miller: Madam Speaker, the member has talked a lot. I think I will try to talk a little less. The member now starts ranting on about our not wanting to debate it, but it is very obvious that there has been sufficient and complete debate on this budget, which is important for getting money back into Canadians’ hands and reinvesting into the economy. To the member opposite’s point, it is important to invest in an industry that has been underinvested in for a long time, and to make sure Canadians are safe and protected by our military, the servicemen and servicewomen who serve this country and who are prepared to lay down their lives for it. As I have heard the member opposite for the last 10 years talk about the military, it is interesting that he gets one chance to support it but starts coming up with a whole bunch of theories about why we should not continue or why we should not accelerate and get it into the hands of the people best equipped to protect us. It is very odd, to say the least. If there is any any proof of that behaviour, it is in the amendment that the Conservatives suggested, which just wants to shut down the bill in the first place.

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“I want the House to spend only one more day debating this budget bill at this stage, and then vote on it right away.”
Official Hansard

moved: That, in relation to Bill C-31, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.

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Oral Questions ·

Official Languages

In response to a question from Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

“Our government supports science and research in French. We gave $1 million for this work and we will soon publish a report on how to support it further.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Madawaska—Restigouche for his excellent question and his excellent work. I share his appreciation for Acfas, which is carrying out critical work to promote science and research in French. That is a top priority for our government. First, on April 1, we announced $1 million in funding to promote research in French. Second, we are currently reviewing the recommendations of the advisory panel on research in French as part of the action plan for official languages 2023‑28, and we will be publishing the report shortly. We are proud of the work of our francophone researchers.

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Oral Questions ·

Foreign Affairs

In response to a question from Jason Groleau

“The embassy should have sent the invitation in French. It was wrong not to do that, and the people responsible should have known better.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, as the Prime Minister has clearly said, the embassy’s invitation should have been sent out in French. It is unacceptable that this was not done. Those responsible should have known better.

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