Hon. Wayne Long · TranslatePolitics.ca

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-18

“I want that MP to cheer for our tax program and vote for it. I think it's popular. I am trying to drown him in big numbers.”

Oral Questions

Housing

2026-06-18

“I'm just throwing out personal attacks because I'm not bringing any real ideas to the debate. Go team go.”

Government Orders

Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑22

2026-06-17

“I want to rush this bill through without full debate or scrutiny. The committee must finish quickly and we will limit speaking time in the House. The government wants this passed fast, so no one can slow us down.”

Official Hansard

moved: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access, be disposed of as follows: (a) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security that, during its consideration of the bill, (i) the committee shall meet, within one hour after the adoption of this order, for the purpose of completing clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, (ii) if the committee has not completed the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill within 30 minutes of the beginning of the meeting, all remaining amendments that were submitted to the committee by 4:30 p.m. on June 15, 2026, shall be deemed moved, the Chair shall put the question forthwith and successively without further debate on all remaining clauses and amendments submitted to the committee, as well as each and every question necessary to dispose of the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, and the committee shall not adjourn the meeting until it has disposed of the bill, (iii) the committee shall have first priority for the use of House resources for this meeting, (iv) a member of the committee may report the bill to the House by depositing it with the Clerk of the House at any time after the completion of clause-by-clause consideration, and the Clerk shall notify the House leaders of the recognized parties and independent members, and the report shall be deemed to have been duly presented to the House; (b) the bill may be considered at report stage at any time following the completion of paragraph (a)(iv) of this order, and, when the order is read, it shall be deemed to have been concurred in, as amended, at the report stage; (c) a motion for third reading may be made immediately after the bill has been concurred in, as amended, at report stage; (d) motions to proceed to the orders of the day to consider the bill, and to adjourn the debate or the House may be moved by a minister of the Crown, including on a point of order, and any such motion when moved by a minister of the Crown, shall be deemed adopted; (e) when the House begins debate at the third reading stage of the bill, one member of each recognized party, a member of the New Democratic Party, and the member of the Green Party, may each speak at the said stage for not more than 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for questions and comments, provided that members may be permitted to split their time with another member; (f) at the conclusion of the time provided for the debate at the third reading stage or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, all questions necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill shall be put without further debate or amendment, provided that, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred; and (g) when the bill is considered at report stage and at the third reading stage, after 12:00 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent, except from a minister of the Crown, shall be received by the Chair. (Government Business No. 13)

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Oral Questions

Small Business

2026-06-17

“I ran a small business before, but you didn't, so there. Our government causes small businesses a lot of problems, but we won't stop, we'll just pivot in a new direction and spend money all over again.”

Oral Questions

Taxation

2026-06-15

“I've run a business. You're just complaining and blaming people instead of fixing things. Our Prime Minister is finding solutions and building trade relationships. We're making Canada strong while you just talk.”

“We've already done so much to make life more affordable. I could list things all day. Your used car idea doesn't matter. We'll just keep spending money and never admit our inflation caused any problems.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-15

“I want to dismiss your economic criticism because you don't have real work experience. I will list statements from bank economists and think tanks that say things are fine. I want to paint you as out of touch and say we are building a strong economy.”

Government Orders

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30

2026-06-15

“I don't like the opposition using delay tactics. It wasted 30 hours. That's bad. Canadians want us to spend and do things instead. We must 'build Canada strong'.”

“World food prices started to drop last month. We launched a groceries and essentials benefit. I announced the one-time 50% top-up. We deliver affordability for Canadians.”

“I don't know when that guy got here. I don't think it matters. I want to talk about food affordability.”

“I'm going to make a lot of promises about how we'll fix the economy, but I'm not going to give any real details or explain how we'll pay for it all. I'll just keep repeating that we're going to do great things and hope that sounds impressive enough.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, number one, we were elected to do a job for Canadians. Number two, we want to focus on moving our agenda forward; that is important. Number three, what has happened over the last week with respect to the finance committee and the 30 hours of filibuster is not productive. Again, I ask Canadians to tune in to watch it if they can suffer through the filibuster like the members on our side have had to. There comes a point when we have to show leadership, make tough decisions and do what needs to be done for Canadians. We are going to build our economy. We are going to cut taxes. We are going to invest in Canadians. We are going to build major projects. We are going to invest in infrastructure, outer space and defence; you name it. We are going to retool this economy. We are going to restructure this economy, one step and one day at a time, and we are going to build Canada strong.

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“I'm here to deliver for Canadians. I want to rebuild and diversify our trading partners. I want affordability and a strong economy. We need to move on from unproductive debate. The Conservatives are just filibustering with irrelevant topics. It's time to get back to business.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I thank the member opposite for her advocacy on behalf of Canadians, although I do not agree. We are here with an agenda to deliver for Canadians. We are here to rebuild, refocus, diversify our trading partners and build new trade relationships. We are here to deliver affordability for Canadians. We are here to build our economy from coast to coast to coast. We are here for east-west trade, not north-south trade. Maybe it is because of my business background from before I was in this great place, but I think there is a point when we can listen to opposition. Good leadership needs to be challenged, absolutely, but there is also a point when it is not productive any longer. The Conservatives know that. We have had 30 hours of filibuster talking about elephants and everything under the sun. Conservatives know it. Canadians know it. We know it. It is time to move on, and we are going to do just that.

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“I don't like when the opposition slows us down. I want them to hurry up so we can pass our bill.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, it is hard to believe that we are in our 11th year in this great place advocating on behalf of Canadians. We remember the last Parliament. We remember how it was bogged down and obstructed. We could not move forward for Canadians. We could not move forward with legislation. I come from the private sector. I believe good leadership needs to be challenged. There is no question about that, but there comes a point when, after 30 hours of filibuster, somebody has to call it and say we need to move forward, because if we did not have the opportunity to move forward, the Conservatives would absolutely obstruct this legislation and we would not be able to pass the spring economic update, Bill C-30, to deliver for unions, small craft harbours and Canadians. Our Prime Minister was elected over a year ago. He is a world-class diplomat. He is a world-class economic and business leader. He was elected, and we were elected, to build our economy, diversify our economy and deliver for Canadians.

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“I want Canadians to watch the filibuster and tell me if it's productive. I say it's not. My government has things to do: billions for programs, a wealth fund, small harbours. We need to focus on affordability and rebuilding the economy. That's our job.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, we were elected just over a year ago with the mandate to restructure, rebuild, refocus, diversify, build new trading relationships and strengthen our economy to move from reliance to resilience. We have a job to do. Canadians are watching. Again, I ask Canadians from coast to coast to watch the filibuster from last week and to tell me if it is productive or a great use of committee time. It is not. We have a job to do. We have things in the spring economic update, such as billions for unions, the sovereign wealth fund and small craft harbours. The list goes on and on. We are going to focus on Canadians. We are going to focus on delivering affordability, rebuilding and retooling our economy. That is what we are elected to do.

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“I got a call from someone in finance too. They want more government spending so they can invest. I don't think the opposition should question government spending. I want them to agree with me. I say the government's spending will make the economy better. I say spending will make Canada strong. I want the opposition to stop stalling and agree with my big spending plans.”

“I acknowledge the opposition has a role, but they've been in opposition 11 years now. The opposition just keeps talking. They even debate about elephants. There has been 30 hours of this. We can't act on what Canadians want and need. People call my office upset that programs are held up. I say the opposition must stop debating so we can build.”

“I assert that Canadian Building Trades Unions and IBEW support our government's actions. The claim that Conservatives have union support is incorrect. Our government announced billions for trades and retraining, and trade unions approve of the major projects we're building across Canada.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, that member and I both came to this House in 2015 and have advocated for Canadians since then. However, that member is sadly mistaken when it comes to trade unions and their support for their government. If we look at Canadian Building Trades Unions and the IBEW, and the list goes on and on, they are standing with our government. We announced billions of dollars for trades and retraining. Trade unions stand with our government. The trade unions want to build Canada. Trade unions are totally impressed with the major projects that we are announcing, the projects that we are going to build from coast to coast to coast. If members of the opposition party want to stand up and say they are the party of unions, I think they are sadly mistaken. Unions will speak volumes about that.

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“The opposition talked about silly things at committee. That's not serious. Our plan is vital to help the economy. The Conservatives are in the way. I want people to cheer for our big spending.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I want to thank the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance for his tremendous leadership in this House and on the finance committee. He is absolutely correct. I would ask Canadians to tune in to ParlVU or CPAC to watch the filibuster that occurred last week, where opposition members were talking about elephants and everything else under the sun. That is not a serious government. That is not serious opposition. We are here to deliver. Our spring economic update contains things that are vital to grow our Canadian economy: billions of dollars for trade unions, a sovereign wealth fund and $1 billion for small craft harbours. The Conservatives are getting in the way. We are here to produce for Canadians.

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“I'm tired of the opposition asking questions and trying to hold us accountable. We are the government and we know best. Canadians want us in charge and don't care about all this debate stuff.”

“I want more time for committees to do important work. The opposition filibustered for 30 hours and that's not productive. Canadians want us to move forward and build a strong economy.”