MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Beaulieu focuses on getting federal money and protections for Quebec's industries, especially when US tariffs or other threats arise. He repetitively pushes the government to spend more in his riding and change national policies to benefit Quebec. Beaulieu also reliably brings up any perceived slight to Quebec, like a lack of consultation or allegedly unfair treatment compared to other provinces.
Private Members' Business
“I like that this bill wants rehabilitation programs in prisons. But the prison programs are old and bad now. Unless the government spends more money on better programs, the bill won't really change anything.”
“That sounds good. But your plan will cost money. Who pays? How much? How will you find that money?”
Government Orders
“Health costs are rising 6% per year but health transfers are only going up by 5%. Next year they might go up by even less, maybe only 2% or 3%, even though Quebec needs more money. I want my colleague to explain why the government is doing this.”
“Why didn't the economic update help Quebec businesses hurt by US aluminum tariffs? I want the government to aumento money to protect my riding's industries.”
Oral Questions
“The U.S. is targeting Quebec businesses. Quebec needs special protection. Why was it not in the update? Quebec is losing jobs. The government must spend more taxpayer money now!”
Statements by Members
“I want to cheer for workers today. Workers are important. We need them. Workers had to fight for rights in the past. I want more rights for workers now.”
Government Orders
“I want to pressure my colleague about the tariff crisis. The economic update ignores that Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products will create major challenges for Quebec and Canadian businesses. I want to put my colleague on the spot and make that omission look bad.”
Government Orders
“I want to add something. Measurement Canada rulings are not independent. One business owner in my riding lost his life's work because of this. The government should make an ombudsman or better appeals.”
“I want to change the subject to tell a story about how Measurement Canada mistreated a business owner in my riding. I want to know if this bill will fix Measurement Canada's appeals process.”
Government Orders
“The government doesn't have an aerospace policy. Quebec invested everything it could in Bombardier C Series, but we lost out because the federal government didn't invest. Will things be different now for the aerospace industry?”
Private Members' Business
“I want to support this bill. It feels good to cheer for jurors. But I'm warning you - Quebec decides how to support jurors, not Canada. Don't interfere or I'll oppose it.”
“I want you to say this costs nothing and changes nothing. Quebec has the power, not you.”
Government Orders
“I want to protect small parties like mine. Don't make rules that could make it hard for them. Signing papers should mean we support their right to run, not that we endorse them.”
“You say the bill won't hide donor names and addresses. If it does, I want you on the record saying that's wrong.”
“I think parties should get money from the government based on their votes. We should limit donations to $500. Large donations create the appearance of corruption. Some people do not like this kind of government funding. But the government already gives up some tax money when people donate.”
“I want public funding back for political parties. I want to limit donations. That would be good for democracy and fighting corruption.”
“Does this bill really let people hide who gives them money? If we can't see who paid them, how do we know ministers aren't giving access to donors? We can't trust them without that.”
“I want taxpayers to fund political parties and campaigns. People can't be trusted to donate on their own without corruption.”
