Oral Questions
Justice
“I want to look like I listen to experts. The Clarity Act doesn't apply here. But I still want to say it should be hard to separate.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Right Hon. Mark Carney
Carney deflects questions with rambling boasts about Canada's economy and the government's spending. Faced with any problem, he'll cite an investment, a jobs number, or a small tax cut as proof the government has it handled. When cornered, he fixates on how much worse other countries or past governments have it.
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want to look good by saying 'strong economy' a lot. Global problems, wars, tariffs, those don't count. Our economy is 'stronger' than some other broken places. We borrowed lots but we have a plan, trust me. Things will be great soon.”
“Our Liberal policies are great! Wages are growing faster than inflation. Inflation is lower in Canada than in the United States. More women have jobs in Canada than in the United States. The country is working well under us. The other guy just wants to hold us back.”
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Taxation
“Refinery margins are 40¢ higher because the world lost petrol. The opposition leader is against child care, dental care, and pharmacare. I want you to think he is against supporting Canadians.”
“You say prices went up because of us. No, prices went up because of refineries and supply shortages. Also, you're a big meanie.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“You're just trying to scare people. We'll say anything to defend property rights while appeasing both sides. Let us spend more on this problem.”
“I already told you that we would protect property rights. We appealed the decision and we will keep fighting it. You're worrying people for nothing. Trust us, we've got this.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I don't want to listen to what that other guy said about businesses needing more help. I'll just talk about how someone else likes our measures instead.”
“That's not true. I already said lots of money will go to big businesses. Also to small and medium ones. The Aluminum Association guy likes it.”
“I want to talk about the money the government is already spending instead of answering your question.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“The Conservatives are getting desperate with these makeovers. I'm ignoring their point. I'll just say we appealed one case and we'll defend private property rights like always. And cheer for Indigenous rights. That sounds good.”
“I'm going to throw out some empty words about defending property rights, but I'm really just trying to change the subject to indigenous rights instead.”
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“I make it sound like the government is taking big immigration actions. We checked a lot of forms and blocked some visas. And we kicked out a bunch of people last year. I want it to sound like we're in control now.”
“Mr. Speaker, our government is working hard to ensure that the IRGC members are not admissible to Canada. We have taken several measures to control immigration, including reducing the number of asylum seekers, temporary foreign workers, and foreign students. Our goal is to maintain a level of immigration that is sustainable for the country.”
“We already banned those people. Everything is fine. The policy hasn't changed. There's nothing to see here.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“I want to reassure people that we will protect private property rights. We disagree with the court decision and are fighting it. All our agreements with first nations protect private property.”
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International Trade
“We will spend a lot of taxpayers' money on this. Don't worry about the details.”
“There will be an announcement soon. I can't tell you any details yet.”
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Finance
“He was wrong too, but who cares? We're spending money with provinces. We talk to them. I'm trying to make myself look good.”