Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“The creative sector is losing $3.4 billion. The government is spending only $600 million. That's not enough. I don't like the Prime Minister's decisions. He's threatening French-Canadian culture.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Yves-François Blanchet
Blanchet focuses on advocating for Quebec's interests and sovereignty, often criticizing the Prime Minister for perceived failures to protect Quebec culture and economy. He pushes for more federal money and support for Quebec businesses, especially in the face of US trade disputes, and takes a combative tone towards the government while rarely offering specific policy alternatives.
“The Prime Minister is abandoning Quebec culture. He won't stand up to web giants. He won't collect levies like the European Union does. The Prime Minister needs to grow a spine and protect Quebec culture.”
“The Prime Minister is giving up on Quebec and Canadian culture. He's letting American companies take over and won't even fund our own content. I'm angry he's abandoning our creators after we fought for them for so long. I want the Prime Minister to keep funding Quebec culture.”
Statements by Members
Robert Thibert
“I'm telling a story about a businessman. He started a company in Quebec. Now he gives a lot of money to charity. That's really nice. The Quebec nation should be proud of businessmen like him. Quebec is better since we started more businesses.”
Oral Questions
Canadian Identity and Culture
“I'm angry that he won't make Americans pay more to support Quebec culture. He should make web giants and the US pay, not taxpayers.”
“I want to blame the Prime Minister for losing tax money from web giants. He already gave up other money. I want to look like I support Quebec culture against the big foreign companies.”
“I want more money for Quebec culture. Don't change the streaming platform tax. It gives us money.”
Oral Questions
Forestry Industry
“The government left out what everyone in the field wants: a wage subsidy program. We're losing expertise and companies. Sawmills are closing. The government should do what the forestry industry proposed to resume lumber exports.”
Oral Questions
Small Business
“The tariffs are bad. It's Trump's fault, not Trudeau's. But now Trudeau wants a 16-year agreement. I don't mind, but it will take longer than two weeks. While we wait, will the government spend money on wage subsidies in Quebec?”
Statements by Members
Artisan of the Year
“I'm filling time with kind words and praising someone from my riding who makes delicious cheese.”
Oral Questions
Intergovernmental Affairs
“Quebeckers all agree they should decide for themselves. Will the government defend Quebec's right to make its own choices?”
“I want to pick a fight with the other guy about Quebec independence rules. I'll bring up some old history to make him look bad.”
Oral Questions
Climate Change
“I pretend to apologize. I'll critique other parties instead of stating my own position. And I'll misconstrue what their members have said.”
“I want to correct your mistake. I know your past position too. Your party once tried something and failed. I want to remind everyone of that failure.”
“You spent money badly. Your climate programs are a trick. They won't work and are very bad. Admit you were wrong.”
“I don't like the government's climate policy. The environment matters. I want the government to spend more on that. Hey, remember when I liked the Liberal leader's policy better? I miss that.”
Oral Questions
The Economy
“Someone said businesses like the funding. That's not true. Businesses can't take on more debt. The Prime Minister should make taxpayers pay wages directly.”
“The Prime Minister didn't answer my question. I will ask again. The help he talks about is too slow. Businesses need help now, during his U.S. talks. Is the Prime Minister saying he does not believe he can get a deal with the U.S.? Because he will not subsidize wages.”
“I want the government to spend more to pay workers' wages in my preferred way.”
Government Orders
Business of Supply
“I think Trump is weak because he works alone. Everyone in Canada should work together to fight him instead. I talked to some business groups who agree with me. The government should get more people to agree with us.”