Oral Questions
Government Priorities
“The Prime Minister is very important. He travels the world. It's a difficult time. I want to talk about jobs. Jobs are good. We created 70,000 jobs. We will make more jobs.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Mélanie Joly
Joly consistently uses her question period responses to announce government spending programs, brag about job numbers, and claim that the economy is strong despite trade challenges. She rarely directly answers the questions asked, but reliably fills her time with a mix of positive economic facts and promises of future government support, especially for Quebec-based industries.
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Finance
“That other guy's words don't matter. Good news! A company is making planes and jobs here. Other countries want to buy those planes. That's good for Canada.”
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Foreign Investment
“There are new planes and investments coming to Quebec. That means our economic plans must be working. I want to celebrate anything that looks like success for our side.”
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The Economy
“Nice try, but we know how to create jobs. We invested in Airbus and that created new jobs in my region. We also invested in Kruger and that's going to create jobs too. Look at all the jobs we're creating!”
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The Economy
“I just talked to someone important from the Quebec business community. She said nice things about our work. There are many companies in Quebec that need help. I am in solution mode and promise more help is coming.”
“We just announced a new spending program. It will give businesses cheap loans and help with cash flow because we think they need it. We say its a lot of money and very generous. Some groups applauded us for it.”
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Finance
“He's just repeating talking points from his boss. I won't let that slide. Look, Canada is doing great compared to other countries. The numbers prove we have a solid plan. I'm going to stick to it no matter what they say.”
“I just listed a lot of taxpayer money we are spending. That shows I am a good minister who helps important industries. I want my spending to make the economy grow. I am not going to admit that maybe we can't afford all this.”
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Natural Resources
“The Conservatives always forget we're in a trade war. So we'll spend $1 billion on some workers and $500 million on other workers. That's why we're spending lots of money.”
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The Economy
“I want to repeat my party's talking points for Canadians. My government is protecting people from global trouble. We are doing lots of things. They add up to a strong economy. They also protect social programs. I want people to think everything is good.”
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Oil and Gas Industry
“I want to announce a new subsidy for my preferred businesses. I hope voters will forget you asked about other programs. I'd rather talk about new spending I like more.”
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Finance
“We have created many jobs. More than the Conservatives would have. Our economy is growing well. We know Canadians are struggling with high prices. That is why we will help them with more government spending.”
“The Conservatives don't get it. We'll handle the tariff threat from the U.S. But we're also boosting the economy and cutting our deficit. We support Canadians, and we're keeping our economy growing. We're doing it all while keeping our fiscal position strong.”
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Finance
“The other party is bad. I want to help car workers. I spent a lot of money on that. I'm glad a company is investing. My plan is good.”
“The Conservatives don't get the urgency here. They'd do nothing during a trade war. We're cutting operational costs and spending on capital projects instead. The IMF says it's working. We'll keep going.”
“The data says we're doing well. We have a strong economy! And we're helping businesses and workers. We're setting up a big fund to help Quebec control its own destiny, like in the 1960s. That's our vision to create prosperity at home.”
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Grocery Industry
“We will protect consumers and make sure they are not victims of high prices. We will work with provinces and territories to do this.”
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The Economy
“I want to look good to Quebec. I'll talk about spending a lot of money to help businesses hurt by another country's tariffs. I want my colleague to look good too.”
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Finance
“I want to cheer for our high spending. It is needed right now to help these workers. I will not talk about the cost or the debt.”
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Natural Resources
“The Prime Minister said he's a nationalist who wants Canada to control its own destiny. We're using a sovereign wealth fund, investing in oil and gas, and renewable energy. The government should use your money to invest in everything.”