Oral Questions
Finance
“I want to convince you our economy is strong even though we are spending less. I'm going to list some things we're doing that I think are good, like lowering grocery and gas prices. I want you to think we are competent.”
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.
Oral Questions
Seniors
“We are there for seniors. We think about how to help them. But my colleague voted against lowering the retirement age. Seniors have problems with food prices. I like my colleague. I want to work with him to help seniors with money problems.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I talked to some businesses. We know the tariff is hurting them. I'm going to say 'we will continue to be there' instead of saying whether we are providing any actual support.”
“I don't have a real answer. I want to say kind things about Quebec's Premier. I'm filling time by saying I'll work with her and help businesses.”
“We think the tariffs are bad. We talked to some businesses. We want to spend money to help.”