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Context: House Hansard - 267 - Dec/13/23

Mr. Scott Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, CPC)

Dec/13/23 2:06:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, 'Tis a week before Christmas, and it's time to state That our PM is well past his best before date.After eight years of his rule, it's time to say thanksFor doubling the number of folks using food banks.After eight years, when our kids nestle snug in their beds,They're just lucky there is still a roof over their heads,For on cold winter nights, under snow and the stars,Many citizens now have to sleep in their cars.They can protest, of course, but only in small amountsLest, like the truckers, he freezes their bank accounts.He will accuse them of hate based on faith or on race,Which seems strange from a man caught three times wearing blackface.He's so quick to say sorry for wrongs from long ago,But not for when he elbowed Ruth Ellen Brosseau.So let's quote back to the PM some words of his own:“Sir, enough is enough. Now, go home and stay home.”Here is what we would like Santa's elves to administer:This Christmas, please bring us a brand new prime minister.

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Context: House Hansard - 267 - Dec/13/23

Mr. Chris Lewis (Essex, CPC)

Dec/13/23 2:10:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as families across Canada anxiously anticipate Christmas Day, opening presents and having turkey, many families will not all be together. Doctors, nurses and caregivers in our hospitals, long-term care homes and hospices will be taking care of our loved ones. Firefighters, police officers and first responders will be keeping our streets safe. Hydro workers will be working to keep the lights on our Christmas trees bright. Snowplow operators will work day and night to keep our roads clear and safe. Pilots, flight attendants and airport personnel will be working hard to get us to our destinations, so we can be with our families. Border security officers will work long shifts protecting our vast borders. Of course, our brave men and women in uniform, keeping Canadians safe both in Canada and around the globe, will sacrifice yet another Christmas with their families. The list goes on. This Christmas, I ask Canadians to take a moment to thank those who serve so selflessly and who will miss their Christmas Day so we can be at ours. Merry Christmas.

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Context: House Hansard - 267 - Dec/13/23

Mr. Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, NDP)

Dec/13/23 2:19:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the nation,Liberal numbers were tanking, to the PM's frustration.The Speaker was restless, with nightmares in bed,While partisan videos danced through his head.As secular snowflakes made their Grinch-like dissent,The Bloc says that Christmas is not a religious event.While the two Greens tried hard to make themselves heard,If co-leaders don't work, maybe try a third.When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,The Conservative leader bringing burgers, no beer.With his little red apple, who votes through the nights,I knew in a moment, this guy really bites.More rapid than reindeer, his chops he laid bare,Revealing his taxpayer-funded oral health care.Public dental for all is the NPD's dream.We'd have pharmacare too if the Grits weren't so mean.And one final wish for this season of light:Happy holidays to all, and to all a good bite.

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Context: House Hansard - 267 - Dec/13/23

Mr. Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Lib.)

Dec/13/23 2:23:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, 'Twas the week before Christmas and I must admit,Thirty hours was a long time to sit.But Liberals prevailed on behalf of the masses,While Tories stepped back and sat on their hands.On the other side we witness a continuing saga.Diefenbaker's party looks much more like MAGA.I know they have been challenged by a leader's swinging door,But they think they have struck gold with leader number four.They gave him a makeover with etiquette classes,Pumped up his chest and took off his glasses,But no matter the issue they put on the docket,We still persevere with the Dippers in our pocket.This marriage of convenience might seem like a rental,But because of this deal, Canadians got dental.In that glorious moment, I looked up and sawNot a lick of support from the Bloc Québécois.But now it is time to return to our ridingsAnd share with our friends the best Christmas tidings.Mr. Speaker, I know you will hate to see us go.If you think of us over Christmas, please do not send us a video.

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Context: House Hansard - 267 - Dec/13/23

Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)

Dec/13/23 2:55:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Edmonton families are making tough choices this winter: put food on the table or buy Christmas presents for their kids. Who is stealing Christmas this year? Is it Scrooge? Is it the Grinch? No, it is the Liberal-Conservative corporate coalition. They have let their grocery CEO friends jack up prices to make record profits while Canadians turn to food banks for Christmas dinner. Why is the government okay with letting grocery CEOs ruin the holidays for Edmonton families this winter?

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