Government Orders
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30
“I just said it's wrong for opposition to slow a bill down. I want government to spend and regulate faster. Conservatives are wrong to say parts of the bill have problems.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Wayne Long
Long repeatedly touts the strength of the economy under his government and dismisses criticisms and concerns as misleading or irrelevant. He frequently lists positive economic statistics and announces new spending initiatives, while attacking the Conservatives as offering only theatre and inexperience. Long wants to rush government business items through debate with minimal opposition scrutiny.
“I will say nice things about you, then say many good things are in the economic update. We must spend a lot to fix the economy. I ignore your point about new things in the bill.”
“I want to limit debate time and push our bill through. I don't want you slowing it down with a long filibuster.”
“I want to hurry this bill through debate.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want to discredit the opposition leader by bring up his past election loss. I'm trying to make our economic record look good by cherry-picking positive statistics about job creation. The opposition has no real solutions, just empty words.”
“I'm ignoring the bad economy by attacking the other speaker's lack of experience. I want to cheer for my team. I think our Prime Minister will build the strongest economy in the G7.”
Oral Questions
Employment
“I also want to cheer for our government's spending programs. I think more taxpayer money can fix everything. Our new spending will grow the economy. Talking about the economy is good for our party. I don't want anyone to look too hard at whether the money is well spent.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“We announced a one-time payment to help with groceries. We think the economy is strong. The other party is too negative. We will keep spending on our priorities.”
“That's good news! Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is here. The economy created 88,000 jobs in May. That's amazing! The Conservatives should stop complaining and get on board with our plan.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I represent a similar riding as the other guy. I went to his riding and announced spending there. I want you to think I'm building a strong economy by sometimes cutting taxes and signing trade deals. The other party just has rhetoric.”
“I want to change the subject. Let's talk about what the other party spends instead. I want to say we are serious about the economy. I will list many things we spend money on. Maybe the list makes us sound good.”
“I want to talk about how great our leader is instead of answering the question about recession. Look at the trade deals! Jobs! Our leader is better than your leader.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want Canadians to believe the other party is not serious or successful. I want Canadians to believe my party is successful and has good plans for the economy.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want Canadians to think Conservatives only offer political theater. I'm saying we have a plan and it's working. I'm saying this is good for Canadians and bad for Conservatives.”
“The opposition is bad. Our party is good. We will spend money and that means the economy will be strong for everyone.”
“Where is the Conservative leader? I don't want to answer the recession question. I want to talk about all the ways the government wants to spend money instead.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I don't like that you're pointing out problems. I'll list some good-sounding numbers instead. Our economy is actually good! You're just saying bad things to make us look bad.”
“In the last election Canadians chose our guy. He's really good with business stuff. We will make Canada's economy the best in the world! Look, we're spending lots of money on things like roads and houses and army stuff. We're going to make the economy strong by spending money. We're cutting taxes too. Those other guys? All they do is talk in parking lots with silly props.”
“Look, we face some problems. Conservatives are just talking and talking. But we're doing a lot of stuff to make Canada's economy grow. Exports are doubling! Lots of people are investing here! It means we're doing a good job. Conservatives just want to talk very loud instead.”
Oral Questions
Taxation
“We cut some taxes. They vote against what we do. They are bad. We will help Canadians.”