Oral Questions
Taxation
“We gave you a small, temporary tax cut. I hope you will be satisfied and not ask for more.”
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.
Oral Questions
Rail Transportation
“I want to cheer for our government and attack the Conservatives. I will ignore their valid point about spending. I will talk about other things we are doing instead.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“We are better than them. They just use slogans. We will make the economy strong by taxing less and spending more. Stop making videos and help us.”
“I don't want to talk about household debt. Look over here instead! We cut some taxes on gas. That leader should stop exercising and help us.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I'm ignoring your points. I just want to cheer for our government spending and programs, and claim they help families.”
Oral Questions
Seniors
“I want to look like I care about seniors and am doing something for them. I'll say nice things about an MP to look generous and to remind everyone we're the new government.”
“I want to look good by talking about how much I care about seniors. I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
Oral Questions
Finance
“I'm going to ignore that I was just warned not to insinuate that others are lying, and keep painting the other party as misleading Canadians. The economy is strong and the other side is wrong.”
“I'm going to ignore your points. I want to praise the economy instead. Look how good we are!”
Oral Questions
Finance
“Mr. Speaker, my response to the concern raised by the opposition about our country's debt-to-GDP ratio is simple: our economy is strong, and I don't have time for leaders who lack real-world experience. Let's focus on building a stronger Canada.”
Oral Questions
Finance
“I want to look good by talking about the economy a lot. Growth, resilience, more spending - I'll list a lot of nice words so you won't notice I changed the subject from debt and interest costs. Let me dodge the actual issue.”
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Finance
“That guy's complaint is old news. I promise we're cutting taxes and giving people money. That proves we're making life easier! Don't look at our leader's lack of real experience.”
“I'm going to talk about big spending and ignore concerns about the deficit. I want Canadians to think our spending is making the economy strong.”
Oral Questions
Finance
“Ignore the past. Cheer for our leader now. I want to cheer for my party's spending on programs in yesterday's budget.”
“I'm not going to engage with your point about debt and struggling Canadians. Instead I'll make a quip about the Conservatives and talk about our economic plan.”
Oral Questions
Finance
“I want Canadians to be impressed by big numbers and plans. Our economy is growing and we're making new ways to spend taxpayer money. We're going to spend more to keep the economy going. Stop complaining and help us spend!”
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Finance
“Our Prime Minister spends a lot of money. We tax a bit less and spend a bit more. Spending always helps the economy. We pause some taxes sometimes. Our Prime Minister makes deals with other countries. Those deals are good. They bring in lots of money and create lots of jobs. That's how you build a strong economy.”
“The other party should stop criticizing us and help us spend more money. We've been here 22 years and their complaints don't matter. The economy is growing and our debt is fine. They're just wasting time with weird podcasts and press conferences.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“I want to change the subject because their point makes us look bad. Look over here instead! The important thing is I don't like those guys.”