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Wayne Long

Liberal Saint John—Kennebecasis 91 statements translated

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Long defends affordability measures and CRA service: a groceries and essentials benefit he says lifts 77,000 Canadians out of poverty, a paused fuel excise tax worth 10¢ a litre, and lower call times at the agency. He argues mainly by belittling opponents rather than their positions, calling the Conservative leader someone “who has never worked a day outside of this House”, and his promises often come without dates or measures.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
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65 / 100 over 83 statements
Signal 62 / 100
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Respect 98 / 100
Clarity 76 / 100
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An insult aimed at a person.7.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×7.2

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.7

Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.2.4 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.4

Loses points less than most for Greetings and pleasantries.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.Less often than most members.What the tags mean A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean

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Statements 91

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Danielle Martin

“We are building a strong economy. We are bringing in outside investment, cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians, and giving families $1,900 for groceries and essentials. We will keep helping Canadians with the cost of living.”

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    “We are going to build Canada strong.”

    Said 33 times by 14 members since April 24.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for University—Rosedale for her strong advocacy on the disability tax credit and automatic federal benefits. We are going to build a strong, resilient economy for all Canadians. We are attracting outside investment. We are going to build Canada strong. We are cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians. The groceries and essentials benefit is offering $1,900 for families. We will continue to focus on and deliver on affordability measures for Canadians. On this side of the House, Canadians know who stands with them. It is our side.

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The Economy

In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“We are focusing on making life more affordable for Canadians. We gave families up to $1,900 for groceries and essentials, cut taxes for 22 million people, and paused the tax on gas. The Conservatives voted against the tax cut, and they only have empty words.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability measures for Canadians. The groceries and essentials benefit will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of families. We cut the taxes, and they voted against it, of course, for 22 million Canadians. We paused the federal excise tax on gas. We will continue to focus on and deliver for Canadians. That side can continue with the empty rhetoric.

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In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“The opposition cannot be trusted on affordability. They voted against giving child benefits to low-income families, against a school food program for hungry kids, and against dental care for seniors.”

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Mr. Speaker, let us just think about this for Canadians. That member and that party voted against targeting the Canada child benefit to families that need it the most. They think a family that makes $500,000 should get the same as a single mother who makes $20,000 a year. They voted against a school food program; voted against feeding hungry children. They voted against a dental program that gives dental care to seniors who need it the most. That side has no credibility when it comes to affordability. On this side of the House—

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The Economy

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our economy is doing well. Canada has the best debt-to-GDP ratio, the fastest growth, and the best credit rating in the G7. The Prime Minister understands business, while the Conservative leader has never worked in the real economy and has done nothing useful in his decades in Parliament.”

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    “The lowest net debt to GDP in the G7 and one of the lowest deficits to GDP in the G7.”

    Said 6 times by 2 members since May 6.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, do members know what a good leader does? A good leader does not raise his hands up, blame everybody else and offer nothing constructive as a solution. On this side of the House, let us look at some economic facts: the best net debt-to-GDP in the G7, the fastest-growing economy in the G7 and the best credit rating in the G7. On this side of the House, we have a Prime Minister with economic and business credentials. The leader has never worked one day in the economy and is in his third decade in the House producing nothing.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Conservative leader has no credibility on the economy because he has never worked in it. Our government has a strong economic plan. We brought in $500 billion in investments, exports to other countries will double over the next ten years, and foreign investment is the highest it has been in decades.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the leader, as Canadians know, has no credibility when it comes to the economy. He has never worked one day in it. On this side of the House, we have a plan. We have a plan to build Canada strong. At the Canada investment summit, there was $500 billion in investments. Non-U.S. exports are set to double over the next decade. Foreign direct investment is at levels not seen in decades. On this side of the House, we have a plan to invest in our economy and to build our economy strong. The leader continues with the rhetoric.

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Finance

In response to a question from Adam Chambers

“The Conservative leader only built six affordable homes in 8,100 days, and he has never worked outside of politics. Our government has a plan to invest in big projects and create jobs. Canadians support us.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I will say that in 8,100 days, the Leader of the Opposition did build six affordable houses. My riding’s hockey team, the Saint John Sea Dogs, has gone to almost as many Memorial Cups as that. On this side of the House, we have a plan to build our economy. We have a plan to direct investment in major projects and to increase jobs. We have a Prime Minister with world-class economic and business credentials. The Conservative leader has never worked one day outside this House. Canadians see it. Canadians know it. They stand with our side.

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In response to a question from Adam Chambers

“The Conservative leader has spent 8,100 days in Parliament with no plan, only negativity. Our government has a plan that is working. We brought in half a trillion dollars at our investment summit, foreign investment is at its highest level in decades, and exports outside the U.S. will double in the next ten years.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, that member’s leader has been in the House for 8,100 days. He has produced nothing but negativity and divisiveness, and he never has a plan. When someone is a leader, they can throw their hands up and deny and blame everyone else. A real leader is going to get things done. What about half a trillion dollars through the Canada investment summit? What about non-U.S. exports doubling over the next decade? What about the highest level of foreign investment in our country in decades? On this side of the House, we have a plan. That leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences and rhetoric.

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Canada Revenue Agency

In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“I cannot comment on specific cases, but tax fraud is illegal and the CRA will always act against it. We have added new rules, tighter checks, and more oversight to stop refund fraud.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the member knows that abuse of the tax system is illegal, and the CRA will always take enforcement action when tax fraud occurs. We all know we cannot comment on specific cases, but Canadians can be assured that when it comes to fraud, every action is on the table to hold fraudsters to account. We have implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy in refund processing. The measures include strengthening controls, intensified oversight and tightened authority levels. On this side of the House, we will go after—

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In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“I cannot talk about specific cases. Tax fraud is a crime, and people who do it can face heavy fines and up to 14 years in prison. We have new checks in place to catch scams and large false refunds.”

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Mr. Speaker, we cannot talk about specific cases. The member knows that. Let us be clear that fraud is a crime and that anyone who commits fraud will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This could include up to 14 years in prison, and extensive fines and penalties of up to 200%. There are new measures in place to ensure fraud and scams are detected, including secondary reviews of large refunds. We will stop at nothing to ensure those who have committed crimes are brought to justice.

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Public Services and Procurement

In response to a question from John Brassard

“What the member said is not true. We gave out this contract through a fair, technical process without any political interference. Unlike the Conservatives in the past, we do not interfere. Also, 33 of the 60 workers were rehired, and 12 of them are veterans.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, that member knows better too. It is simply not true. The contract was awarded after a rigorous process that included technical criteria. As I mentioned, contracting is done free of political interference. Maybe on that side 12 years ago they had political interference. On this side, we do not do that. We are talking 60 employees. Thirty-three were rehired. Twelve of them are veterans.

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In response to a question from Michael Barrett

“We always support jobs for veterans. The tax agency ran an independent process and gave this contract to a Canadian company with over 10,000 workers. The contract was for about 60 workers, and 33 have been rehired, including 12 veterans.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have always supported and will always support veterans, including with respect to employment opportunities. The process the CRA undertook was independent, which resulted in the contract going to a Canadian subsidiary with over 10,000 workers. Let us talk facts. This contract was about for 60 employees, of whom 33 have been rehired, including 12 veterans.

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In response to a question from Michael Barrett

“Our government supports veterans. We make sure they are hired first at the tax agency and across the public service. Security decisions at the tax agency are made by its own experts, not politicians.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the member knows better. Let us be clear. This government will always stand with veterans. That is why veterans are prioritized when it comes to hiring at the CRA and across the public service. When it comes to operational security matters at the CRA, they are handled independently by the experts at the agency, not politicians. We will always stand with veterans.

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Public Services and Procurement

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires does great work, but this contract decision followed clear rules. The winning company is Canadian and employs 8,000 Canadians.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires is a wonderful organization that does great work across this country, but this decision was objective. There were selection criteria it was evaluated against. It is a Canadian supplier. It hires 8,000 Canadians across this country.

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In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“The tax agency makes hiring veterans a priority. The contract was awarded fairly through an independent process that met all the rules. The supplier is a Canadian company that employs 8,000 Canadians, and we stand by the decision.”

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Mr. Speaker, the CRA prioritizes hiring veterans. That is number one. Number two is that, with respect to this decision, it was an independent process. There were selection criteria that were met. This is a Canadian supplier. It hires 8,000 Canadians across this country. We stand by the decision.

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In response to a question from Fraser Tolmie

“The contract decision was fair and open. The chosen company is Canadian and employs 8,000 Canadians. It met all the rules, and we stand by the decision.”

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Mr. Speaker, the member also knows that the decision was objective. It was transparent. This is a Canadian supplier hiring 8,000 Canadians across the country. We stand behind the decision. The criteria were met. The company was hired.

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In response to a question from John Brassard

“The company that won the contract is Canadian and employs 8,000 Canadians. The choice was fair, independent, and based on clear rules. We stand behind it.”

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Speaker, the member knows that this is a Canadian company. It employs 8,000 Canadians. The process was independent. There were criteria that were evaluated against. This was an objective, fair and transparent decision. We stand behind the decision.

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In response to a question from John Brassard

“Politicians do not make these decisions. The CRA made its own choice to hire a Canadian company that employs 8,000 Canadians. We are doing this the right way, and the opposition is spreading misinformation.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, they are fired up on the other side today. Let me say this: Politicians are not involved in these decisions. Imagine what it would be like if I could direct the CRA to hire a friend, or something like that. On this side of the House, the CRA had an independent decision. The decision was clear: It is a Canadian company employing 8,000 Canadians. On this side of the House, with the CRA, we are going to do it right. The opposition can continue with the misinformation.

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In response to a question from John Brassard

“Politicians on our side do not make these buying decisions.”

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Mr. Speaker, I am not sure what it was like 11 years ago, but on this side of the House, politicians are not involved in those decisions— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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In response to a question from Michael Barrett

“This company is Canadian and employs 8,000 Canadians. Politicians do not make this tax agency decision because the process is independent. We support jobs for veterans, and we will always do what is right.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the member knows better than that. This is a Canadian firm. It employs 8,000 Canadians. We are always going to stand with veterans who have defended our country, including with respect to employment opportunities. The CRA process is independent and does not involve politicians. The member knows that. We are always going to do what is right. This company is Canadian. It employs 8,000 workers across this country.

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In response to a question from Michael Barrett

“Politicians do not get involved in decisions made by the CRA. This contract went to a qualified Canadian company that employs nearly 8,000 Canadians. The agency is also working to give Canadian companies priority for these contracts.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the member knows that politicians are not involved in decisions like that. That being said, the process resulted in the selection of a qualified Canadian supplier headquartered in Mississauga that employs nearly 8,000 Canadians across the country. Building on this, the CRA has launched a policy direction on prioritizing Canadian suppliers and content in a strategic procurement. Again, the member knows that politicians are never involved in an independent decision by the CRA.

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