Oral Questions
The Economy
“You should agree with me. Many premiers agree with me. The fact they agree with me is the reason you should agree with me.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Tim Hodgson
Hodgson consistently dodges questions by cheerfully listing off government spending and projects, implying criticism of the economy is invalid because of these investments. He frequently tells the opposition to "read the news" or "talk to people" as if their concerns are ignorant, and paints a rosy picture of the economy while hand-waving away issues like inflation and foreign investment. The substance of his answers rarely deviates from this narrow script.
Oral Questions
Natural Resources
“You should watch the news. I want to cheer for government spending $5 billion on projects for minerals I call critical.”
Oral Questions
Small Business
“Good news! Money from many countries will come to Canada. This means more jobs. I want to look like I'm bringing money to Canada.”
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The Economy
“You don't want to build Canada. Europe wants to invest. Why won't you help us spend?”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“The economy is going great! Look at all these workers building things. The conservatives should stop complaining and help us.”
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The Economy
“Don't criticize us. Everything is good now. Stop complaining and help us do what we want.”
“I want to cheer for our spending. Look at all the expensive projects we're building in different places.”
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The Economy
“You are wrong about investment. Shell's CEO is investing billions in Canada. Why don't you try helping us build more projects?”
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Natural Resources
“You can't accuse me of not building. I want you to know I am building a lot of things. I'm spending money on many projects in many places.”
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The Economy
“The Opposition Leader should stop criticizing and help us build more energy projects.”
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The Economy
“Here is my blunt version of the statement: I don't care about your partisan attacks. Our government created many jobs at these specific projects. You should worry about your own job, not mine.”
“He says investment is leaving Canada. But look at all these companies investing. They should wake up. Canada is doing great.”
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The Economy
“I want Canadians to blame America and the world for our problems. I'm spending lots of money on programs in Liberal areas. I don't like the Opposition leader asking questions.”
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The Economy
“We are building lots of projects across the country. The other party should stop saying bad things about the economy and help us build more.”
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Indigenous Affairs
“I'm excited about a big expensive project. I want taxpayers to spend $25 million on wind energy. I think it will create jobs and help Inuit people. Let's burn less diesel fuel in the Arctic.”
“I'm trying to take credit for a big mining project. Look at me, I'm a hero! I'll ignore the massive taxpayer subsidies my government threw at it.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“The economy is doing badly because of the US, not us. We are trying to make it better by building mines and pipelines. You should stop complaining and help us.”
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The Economy
“I don't like your criticism. Stop blaming the government for the bad economy. Companies are investing in Canada. The opposition should help us instead of criticizing.”
“That question had too many accusations. I want the Conservatives to stop finding problems and support our spending everywhere.”
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Oil and Gas Industry
“I'm going to keep repeating this good news until everyone notices I did a good thing.”