MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Thomas consistently argues that the Liberal government's spending and economic policies have caused a recession and made life less affordable for Canadians. She frequently highlights how people in her own riding of Lethbridge are struggling with issues like child poverty and food insecurity. Thomas' statements come across as highly partisan, often blaming the Prime Minister directly for the country's economic woes while portraying the Conservatives as the party that would lower taxes and regulation to help Canadians.
Oral Questions
“You keep distracting from the real problem. Canadians' lives are worse and this government doesn't care. You're living it up while children and seniors suffer. I want you to admit your policies are failing. Stop ignoring Canadians' struggles.”
“The Prime Minister should feel bad because Canadians are struggling. He spent money on fancy airplane food but Canadians are using food banks. He caused the recession. He should admit he was wrong and change his policies.”
Private Members' Business
“You control what gets debated. If you actually wanted this bill to pass quickly, you would have scheduled it sooner. Why didn't you?”
Statements by Members
“I'm filling time with kind words about Picture Butte and its 100th anniversary. I want people there to like me.”
Oral Questions
“You brag about small projects on the coast. I don't care. In my riding children are hungry. Canadians are struggling. The government ignores it. I say you're blind to the truth. What will you do?”
“I talk big about other countries to make Canada look bad. I say this is all the government's fault. I want the government to make life more affordable for Canadians. I don't say how.”
Oral Questions
“You said the economy is good. I say no, it's bad. The leader is spending too much money on fancy food and trips. People are struggling. He should not spend so much of other people's money.”
“I want you to look bad. Those numbers sound bad. I want you to say this is all your fault.”
Statements by Members
“Food prices are high. People are using food banks a lot. Parents are sad. The Prime Minister's spending causes this. Taxes are too high. Government is in the way. Vote Conservative. We will help families keep more money. Conservatives will reduce red tape. Conservatives won't stand in the way.”
Government Orders
“I want to repeat my friend's attack on the Liberals. The economy is bad. The Liberals spent too much money. Now everything is broken. I blame the Prime Minister. People are sad now. It's his fault.”
Oral Questions
“I want you to look out of touch and elitist. You caused Canada's recession, not other countries. Canadians face real problems while you eat luxury food. Wake up and fix their problems!”
“Canada's economy is a mess after 11 years of Liberal spending. The Prime Minister wastes money on fancy food and wine on his private jet. Canadians struggle to afford groceries. I want you to admit your failure and change direction.”
Oral Questions
“I want to talk about the economy and households instead of just the cultural sector. Many households are struggling to pay for rent and food. Adding another tax will make it worse. The government should stop this new tax.”
“This will cost Canadians 15% more for streaming services. That's a tax. The government should stop this tax. The government makes life more expensive. The government should stop this tax.”
“Gas, groceries, and housing all cost more. Canadians just want to relax with Netflix or Spotify. But the CRTC is tripling the streaming tax from 5% to 15%. It will be passed to consumers. The government could reject this tax under the Broadcasting Act. Will they scrape it and make life more affordable for Canadians?”
Government Orders
“I say the government had a choice. It could make everyone's life harder, or it could give more freedom. The government should have chosen freedom. Why not?”
“I say more government control means we pay more and get less choice. Bill C-11 lets government decide what we see. Should government decide what is Canadian culture? Or should Canadians decide that?”
“I agree with my friend. The government's Bill C-11 lets politicians pick winners and losers in our culture. Politicians shouldn't get to decide that. Canadian citizens should pick what culture we like, not the government.”
“More regulation and taxes will drive away investment. Companies like Netflix create jobs for Canada's culture sector. We should encourage that, not punish it. The government's plan will cost us jobs.”
“I claim my party's cut-taxes, cut-regulation plans would help the cultural sector. More freedom equals more growth. That politician over there wants more taxes and more rules instead. I say his plan won't work. Taxing and regulating everything is no way to help culture thrive.”