Oral Questions
The Economy
“Canadians are struggling and anxious because of the government's bad economic policies. The government needs to admit it caused a problem and reverse its expensive policies that are hurting Canadians.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Ted Falk
Falk presses the government hard on economic issues, slamming the Liberals as out-of-touch and blaming them for a recession. He pushes for lower gas taxes, objects to the Liberals limiting debate, and reliably works mentions of his own riding into many of his statements.
Statements by Members
The Economy
“The economy is bad under the Liberals. They didn't keep their promises about growth. The Prime Minister said he was the best to fix a crisis, but he didn't. The government probably won't shrink the deficit like they said. People have it hard right now. The Liberals should admit this isn't working and try something different.”
Government Orders
Business of Supply
“The other party won't admit there's a problem. That's bad. Why won't they admit my party is right?”
Government Orders
Business of Supply
“Cutting gas taxes would help all Canadian families. The government can afford to do this because it makes money from oil companies. Do you agree this is a good start?”
Government Orders
Military Justice System Modernization Act
“The Liberals are shutting down debate to rush this through. That's bad. My job is to debate this properly so we get a good outcome. The justice system needs modernization and we should listen to victims and survivors. Did the minister talk to any of them?”
Statements by Members
Niverville Nighthawks
“A sports team in my riding won a big victory. I want taxpayers to cheer for them. I want people to think of me when they cheer for this team.”
Statements by Members
Fuel Taxes
“The government should cut gas taxes more. Taxes make everything cost more. People are sad when they can't buy things. Cutting all the taxes would help people have more money. The other party should do what my party wants.”
Government Orders
Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders
“The Liberals are trying to take too many seats on committees. They want 58.3% of the seats even though they only have 50.8% in the House. That's unreasonable. They should give up some committee chairs if they want more voting control.”
“You said parties should debate issues instead of persons. Okay. So explain why your party deserves sixty percent of a committee when you only earned fifty percent of the vote.”
“I'm angry the government is using its new majority to limit debate time on their power grab. Canadians didn't vote for this kind of majority! The Liberals are abusing their power to help themselves ram bills through committee. This motion lets the government silence debate and opposition. It's shameful! I demand more debate time so the opposition (my party) can properly criticize the government's record and bills.”