MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Richard Martel

Martel consistently pounds the table about federal debt, deficits, and spending, implying the government is directly to blame for everyday Canadians' financial struggles. He's a one-note fiscal hawk, regularly contrasting pricey Ottawa bureaucracy with hard times in his riding. Hockey nostalgia aside, he gives off a gloomy, pessimistic view that Canada under the Liberals is stuck in a costly, mismanaged rut.

Statements by Members

Hockey Night in Canada

“I feel nostalgic about Hockey Night in Canada. I have many fond memories of watching it with my family. It had a big impact on Canadian culture and inspired many young people to play hockey.”
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Oral Questions

The Economy

“The Prime Minister says everything's fine but it isn't. People need fundraisers to survive. He's wasteful, spending your money on fancy food while you struggle. He should spend less so you have more.”
Our translation 66% shorter

Oral Questions

The Economy

“You are making Canada fail. Only Canada is in a recession out of all the big countries. The deficit is very high and keeps going up. People's money buys less now than in 2015. Groceries, mortgages, and gas all cost more. Is it all just technical? Or will you admit Canada is in a recession?”
Our translation 21% shorter

Oral Questions

The Economy

“People in my riding are struggling. They tell me they have to make hard choices just to get by. But this government keeps spending more! I want the Liberals to see what is happening out in the real world. They need to stop spending so much and stop making families pay for their mistakes.”
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Oral Questions

Finance

“I want the government to spend less money. The Prime Minister borrows too much. He wastes billions on interest. That money should go to families and seniors instead. Canadians have to cut back. Why won't he cut the waste and bureaucracy?”
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“Government debt is too high. Seniors and families are suffering. The prime minister should stop spending so much money.”
Our translation 69% shorter

Oral Questions

Finance

“The prime minister spends too much. He puts it all on the credit card. That costs everyone more. It makes people go into debt to eat. He should stop.”
Our translation 66% shorter

Oral Questions

Finance

“It doesn't matter what you say. A group of Canadians are sad. The government should spend money to fix this.”
Our translation 77% shorter