Liberal/
Les Pays-d'en-Haut
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23 statements translated
Watchorn consistently promotes spending and programs that benefit his riding of Les Pays-d'en-Haut, praising local businesses and constituents who may receive government funds or contracts. He also talks positively about any bill or policy the Liberals propose, even when his reasons are vague or simply repeat government talking points. He asks leading questions that prompt other MPs to reiterate the Liberals' positions.
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. Look, we signed a deal with Quebec for 865 new homes! We did it rapidly by making their priorities our priorities. I think Build Canada Homes is the best way to get out of this housing crisis.”
“I want to say something nice about my fellow MP first. Build Canada Homes is okay. The minister will be accountable but I'm not worried. We need to build homes quickly. That's the most important thing.”
“This program goes nicely with our plan to build houses. We want Canadians to think we are accomplishing something with the housing bill. We need workers to build the houses. I want Canadians to think our government is helping workers. I want Canadians to think we are doing something useful.”
“The old program was too slow. I want to make it look like we are doing something new. We need to say this new program is better. We want Canadians to think we are helping them. We want Canadians to think we are building houses quick. We can't let Canadians think we are not doing anything.”
“I want this bill to pass so the government can spend more money on housing. That's the whole point of my long, long speech about this program being really important and effective. Of course, I also want credit for bringing money to my riding.”
“I want to talk. I also want to split my time with another member.”
“I want to cheer for engineering companies that win big government contracts. Vote for me if you work in this industry. I want to give them more taxpayer money.”
“I want to look good by talking about military spending. Hey Charles, can you help me? Explain why our big defence contract will protect Canada from tariffs.”
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding. I'll ask you to explain how the tariff response strategies work for small and medium-sized businesses. That company got a grant. The employees are happy.”
“You should talk about people trusting the justice system after sexual trauma. I'm not saying anything else.”
“I want to cheer for the politician before me. Listen to the victims! I want lawmakers to listen to the 14,000 military members who already told us what they want. That's all I have to say.”
“I want to cheer for my preferred system. The people who agree with me matter, and people who don't agree with me don't matter. The change I like is good, and should stay. I don't want to go backwards.”
“I want military courts to change because some people don't trust them. I think the government needs to keep reforming it until enough people trust the system.”
“I need to look like I support the troops. This bill is a good chance to do that. We should pass it because a judge said so. The other parties want to change it. That's bad. I don't like that. I think its very bad.”
