Richard Martel

Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, QC - Conservative
Sentiment

Total speeches : 56
Positive speeches : 37
Negative speeches : 14
Neutral speeches : 5
Percentage negative : 25 %
Percentage positive : 66.07 %
Percentage neutral : 8.93 %

Most toxic speeches

1. Richard Martel - 2018-09-24
Toxicity : 0.410572
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by saying that I am thinking of everyone in the Gatineau and Ottawa region affected by Friday's events. Last week, the Minister of Veterans Affairs said that he had asked for the Christopher Garnier case to be reviewed. Can the minister tell us today that he will stop Mr. Garnier from receiving assistance from a fund reserved for our brave veterans?I remind members that Mr. Garnier is not a veteran; he is a criminal.
2. Richard Martel - 2018-09-25
Toxicity : 0.322274
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Mr. Speaker, for two weeks now, we have been asking the government questions about Christopher Garnier, a criminal who is receiving benefits intended for our brave veterans. The Liberals' record is filled with nothing but failures and inaction. The Conservatives took a leadership role when serial killer Clifford Olson was receiving old age security benefits. We put an end to those benefits.When will the Minister of Veterans Affairs take responsibility? When will he step in and put an end to these benefits?
3. Richard Martel - 2018-11-22
Toxicity : 0.32143
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Mr. Speaker, all week I have been hearing the Liberals say how they decided to invest and how that justifies running enormous deficits.The purchase of the Australian F-18s does not constitute an investment. Instead, those aircraft will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and on taxpayers. This expenditure will have no impact on operations because there are not enough pilots and technicians to get them in the air.Will the government immediately cancel this completely useless purchase?
4. Richard Martel - 2018-11-21
Toxicity : 0.300309
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Mr. Speaker, the Australian F-18 fighter jets will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and on all taxpayers. The Liberals invented this capability gap. It never existed.According to the Auditor General, the Liberals' plan to buy the used Australian jets will have a small effect on fighter force operations. The Prime Minister must cancel this completely useless purchase.When will he do so?
5. Richard Martel - 2019-02-22
Toxicity : 0.23705
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Madam Speaker, on September 4, 2018, SNC-Lavalin was informed that the trial would proceed. On September 17, 2018, the former attorney general decided not to interfere in this matter, but we know that government actors attempted to intervene. Section 139 of the Criminal Code states that every one who wilfully attempts in any manner to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice is guilty of an indictable offence.When will the Liberals realize that this is obstruction of justice?
6. Richard Martel - 2019-06-11
Toxicity : 0.23071
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Mr. Speaker, nearly half of Canadians are $200 or less away from financial insolvency. Many say they could work more, but it is not worth it. They say that every hour of overtime gets swallowed up by the government. The Liberals are running massive deficits, and those deficits will have to be paid off.What is the plan for balancing the budget?
7. Richard Martel - 2019-04-09
Toxicity : 0.222071
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Mr. Speaker, our Prime Minister is trying to intimidate our leader with threats of legal action. He wants to beef up his credibility because his lack of leadership is causing the government to make mistakes.He hid the truth from Canadians for weeks, if not months, but now we have the perfect opportunity to find out everything. He needs to present his evidence in court, follow through on his threat and testify under oath. When will he do that?
8. Richard Martel - 2019-02-01
Toxicity : 0.197252
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Mr. Speaker, businesses are being hit hard by the 25% tariffs on steel and 10% tariffs on aluminum and the situation keeps getting worse. The Liberals promised $2 billion in compensation to support the steel and aluminum industry. Business are still waiting, even though the government has collected $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs.Why do steel and aluminum companies in Saguenay and Canada have to keep paying for the Prime Minister's negotiation mistakes?
9. Richard Martel - 2018-11-19
Toxicity : 0.194511
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Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the current government cannot provide our military with the equipment it needs, as demonstrated by the fact that the government is going to buy used F-18s from Australia.According to defence experts, this interim procurement strategy is risky, expensive and, above all, pointless. A capability gap is cited as the reason for this procurement, but there is no documentation to back that up.Why has the Minister of National Defence misled Canadians about the capability gap?
10. Richard Martel - 2018-10-19
Toxicity : 0.190643
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians want to know. The Liberal government is ruining the career of an officer who has been recognized for his distinguished service, and it will not say why. So much for an open and transparent government. Will the Prime Minister stop dragging an honourable officer through the mud and give him the evidence required for his defence?
11. Richard Martel - 2018-10-01
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Mr. Speaker, at this point, we still do not know whether the government has terminated the benefits being extended to Mr. Garnier, a criminal who never served. Then the Minister of Veterans Affairs humiliated Mr. Bruyea, a well-respected veteran. Now the chairman of the National Council of Veterans Associations of Canada, Mr. Forbes, is calling the new pension for life program a betrayal of the commitment the Prime Minister made to our brave soldiers.When will the government start honouring its commitments? When will it start respecting our veterans?
12. Richard Martel - 2019-05-28
Toxicity : 0.185263
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Mr. Speaker, a Canadian citizen, André Gauthier, has been detained for over three years now, first in Dubai and now in Oman. The authorities in Oman are now in the process of deporting him to Dubai, where he could face life in prison, at his age, in a country with a poor human rights record.Canadian authorities promised his family they would intervene. When will the Liberal government finally take concrete action in this case? The life of a Canadian is at stake.
13. Richard Martel - 2019-05-28
Toxicity : 0.185263
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Mr. Speaker, a Canadian citizen, André Gauthier, has been detained for over three years now, first in Dubai and now in Oman. The authorities in Oman are now in the process of deporting him to Dubai, where he could face life in prison, at his age, in a country with a poor human rights record.Canadian authorities promised his family they would intervene. When will the Liberal government finally take concrete action in this case? The life of a Canadian is at stake.
14. Richard Martel - 2019-05-06
Toxicity : 0.184956
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Mr. Speaker, there is no end to the Liberals' political interfering and scheming. After politicizing the fighter jet procurement file, they politicized the Navy's procurement projects.If the Liberals have nothing to hide, why will they not provide Vice-Admiral Norman with the documents he needs to defend himself?
15. Richard Martel - 2018-12-11
Toxicity : 0.181958
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Veterans Affairs made an unfortunate comment comparing his transition from television star to minister to a veteran's transition to civilian life. That is unacceptable. In talking to our brave veterans, we realize that each one has their own story, their own experience. No one has experienced what they have gone through.How can the minister claim to represent veterans when he does not understand them?When will the minister apologize?
16. Richard Martel - 2018-10-03
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians want to know where is the justice in a criminal receiving benefits while he is serving his sentence. Veterans want to know where is the justice in a criminal receiving benefits reserved for our brave veterans.Once again, is Christopher Garnier still receiving these benefits?When will the Prime Minister demand justice for Canadians, for our brave veterans, and for the family of Constable Catherine Campbell?
17. Richard Martel - 2018-10-25
Toxicity : 0.179874
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman is a man of honour and integrity. He always did his best for the Royal Canadian Navy. He needs evidence to defend himself. Obviously, the government is covering up an extremely embarrassing situation.Could the government not have taken other measures to keep James Cudmore quiet?Can the government assure us that no evidence has been destroyed in an attempt to cover up its real political motives?
18. Richard Martel - 2018-09-24
Toxicity : 0.177924
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Veterans Affairs claims to be outraged by this situation. Canadians are outraged by this situation. The victim's family is living in anguish and does not understand. Nevertheless, the minister has not done a thing. The Prime Minister is the one who calls the shots. He can put an end to all of this. When will he?
19. Richard Martel - 2019-01-29
Toxicity : 0.175512
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Mr. Speaker, the government has collected nearly $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs.However, the Liberals have allocated only a fraction of the $2 billion they promised in support for the steel and aluminum industry. On top of that, everyone knows that we produce the greenest steel and aluminum in the world. That is another broken promise.Why should businesses in Saguenay and across Canada continue to pay for the Prime Minister's failures in trade negotiations?
20. Richard Martel - 2019-06-10
Toxicity : 0.170362
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives left behind a $7.5-billion surplus in fiscal year 2015-16. The Liberals are being irresponsible by burying generations under a massive deficit. They promised to balance the budget in 2019. That promise was broken, along with many others.When will the Minister of Finance table his plan to balance the budget?
21. Richard Martel - 2019-04-30
Toxicity : 0.169133
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals signed the new free trade agreement with tariffs on aluminum and steel, which are still in place today. Then the Liberals imposed their own tariffs. Their improvised plan did not work. Approximately 86% of Chinese aluminum imports enter the United States tariff-free, compared to less than 1% of our aluminum.When will the government stand up for our steel and aluminum producers? Why do Chinese companies have better access?
22. Richard Martel - 2019-05-08
Toxicity : 0.160817
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman has always put the national interest first. The Asterix was a tremendous success for military procurement. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget.However, the Liberal government is hurting Quebec by putting its political and partisan interests ahead of the national interest, which is to provide our armed forces with suitable equipment in a timely manner. Why did the government want to take the contract away from Davie?
23. Richard Martel - 2019-04-11
Toxicity : 0.154942
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Mr. Speaker, as a result of the Prime Minister's lack of leadership, his government has failed in all the international trade files. Steel and aluminum tariffs still have not been lifted. Compensation is being paid out in dribs and drabs, and let us not forget that the existing safeguards are set to expire on April 27.I want to know why the Prime Minister signed the agreement before getting the United States to lift the tariffs on steel and aluminum.
24. Richard Martel - 2019-05-07
Toxicity : 0.154621
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Mr. Speaker, every passing day brings new Liberal failures.The conclusions of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute report are scathing. The report found that the Liberal government's decisions around replacing Canada's fighter jets were purely based on reasons of political interest and were not in the national interest.What does the Liberal government plan to do to resolve this latest fiasco?
25. Richard Martel - 2018-10-19
Toxicity : 0.146144
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman never benefited personally. His focus has always been the well-being of his colleagues and the Royal Canadian Navy. He has had an exemplary career and deserves to retire in dignity with the recognition he has earned. He must have a fair trial. The Prime Minister must therefore release the evidence required for his defence.Who or what group could have an interest?What is the Liberal government hiding?
26. Richard Martel - 2018-11-20
Toxicity : 0.143046
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Mr. Speaker, the Australian F-18s will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and taxpayers.The capability gap is nothing more than a political invention to distract Canadians from more pressing issues. The Canadian Armed Forces does not have enough pilots or technicians. It is impossible for our current fleet to be fully operational. Our pilots cannot get the flying hours they need. Our fighter jet fleet needs to be renewed.When will the government cancel the purchase of the Australian F-18s?
27. Richard Martel - 2018-10-18
Toxicity : 0.141173
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Mr. Speaker, it has become a habit for the Liberal government to govern not for all Canadians, but for Liberal cronies and certain interest groups.If sunny ways, as they liked to say, mean a cabinet that obstructs the courts in order to hide the real sacrificial lamb in this story, then the House of Commons has to hold cabinet to account.What is the government hiding?
28. Richard Martel - 2019-05-09
Toxicity : 0.128457
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Mr. Speaker, when Vice-Admiral Norman took a stand for the Royal Canadian Navy and against Scott Brison's political interference, the Prime Minister attacked him.We know that Vice-Admiral Norman always made good decisions that were in the national interest and that the Davie shipyard delivered the Asterix on time and on budget. As far as military procurements go, it was a resounding success.When will the Prime Minister apologize to Vice-Admiral Norman?
29. Richard Martel - 2019-06-11
Toxicity : 0.123503
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's central bank says wage growth is sluggish. The people of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord feel like the cost of living is rising faster than their wages. They cannot afford a tax hike. The government is certainly not setting a good example by racking up mountains of debt. Everyone knows that, in order to finance their out-of-control spending, the Liberals are going to raise taxes. When will the Minister of Finance admit it?
30. Richard Martel - 2019-05-27
Toxicity : 0.122029
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Mr. Speaker, the cenotaph from the Kandahar airfield, a monument dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers from the war in Afghanistan, was moved to Ottawa and inaugurated on May 13 in secret, a move that showed a blatant lack of empathy. The families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan felt betrayed. The Minister of National Defence should apologize.Why was the ceremony hidden from the media and, especially, from the families?
31. Richard Martel - 2019-05-10
Toxicity : 0.119292
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Madam Speaker, for months the government made every attempt to withhold all documents necessary to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence. In fact, the government still has these documents, which led to the stay of proceedings. Vice-Admiral Norman was not even allowed access to his own emails.What is the government trying to hide?
32. Richard Martel - 2019-05-07
Toxicity : 0.117772
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's Arctic is a strategic region with immense potential. Yesterday, the U.S. Secretary of State described Canada's claim to the Northwest Passage as “illegitimate”, casting doubt on Canada's Arctic sovereignty.The Liberals lost control over our southern regions, they are weakening our relations with our allies, and they could not care less about Canadian sovereignty in the North. What is the Prime Minister prepared to do to show the international community that this part of the Arctic is Canadian?
33. Richard Martel - 2019-06-18
Toxicity : 0.117285
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Mr. Speaker, under Bill C-69, all natural resource development in this country will grind to a halt. Even Quebec opposes this legislation. The Quebec environment minister has said the bill “perpetuates the duplication of environmental procedures” and “expands federal government control”.Bill C-69 will put the brakes on electricity exports, which are an essential opportunity for Quebec's economy. Why are the Liberals undermining Quebec's economic development?
34. Richard Martel - 2018-11-05
Toxicity : 0.116731
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals always try to cover up embarrassing situations. Maybe that is why the government buried the judge in 135,000 documents. People concerned about Vice-Admiral Norman's defence are still skeptical about whether the government genuinely intends to co-operate. My question is simple. Will the government commit to turning over all the necessary documents if the judge orders it to do so?
35. Richard Martel - 2019-05-31
Toxicity : 0.113795
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Mr. Speaker, the government introduced the new NAFTA implementation bill. The Liberal government sacrificed dairy producers without knowing what the impact on our dairy industry would be. Now they have another stressful situation to deal with. The Liberals want to sign a new agreement even though they have not yet compensated producers for the two previous agreements. Why did the government fail producers in my region?
36. Richard Martel - 2019-06-10
Toxicity : 0.103401
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Mr. Speaker, middle-class taxes have gone up by $800 per family. According to accounting firm MNP, nearly half of all Canadians are within $200 of not being able to pay their bills. Canadians cannot afford higher taxes to cover the Liberals' deficits.Everyone knows the government will have to raise taxes. When will the Minister of Finance admit it?
37. Richard Martel - 2019-05-30
Toxicity : 0.101695
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister volunteered to renegotiate NAFTA by promising to get a better agreement. However, Canada accepted concession after concession without getting anything in return.The Prime Minister even signed an agreement knowing that the steel and aluminum tariffs were still in place. Now, we have learned that the wording of the new agreement implies that Canada will be subject to a quota in disguise from now on.Why did he sign an agreement that is so bad for our workers?
38. Richard Martel - 2018-10-17
Toxicity : 0.101311
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Mr. Speaker, we do not want details. We want documents.The Prime Minister is hiding documents that are essential to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence. Everyone knows that nothing is more essential to a democracy than the truth.What is the Prime Minister hiding? Why will he not immediately release the documents in question?
39. Richard Martel - 2019-05-10
Toxicity : 0.100012
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Madam Speaker, the government politicized military procurement by putting its partisan interests first. The Asterix was a resounding success in the world of military procurement. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget. It is a success that all Canadians and Vice-Admiral Norman can be proud of.When will the Prime Minister apologize to Vide-Admiral Norman?
40. Richard Martel - 2019-05-16
Toxicity : 0.0996491
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Mr. Speaker, by the way, we were the ones who awarded the contract, not them.The Asterix is resounding success. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget. Last night, the Minister of National Defence was unable to confirm when the Royal Canadian Navy could count on getting a second supply ship. He also confirmed that he endorsed the decision by the chief of the defence staff to suspend Vice-Admiral Norman.Why did the Liberal government not support the man who was defending the Royal Canadian Navy?
41. Richard Martel - 2018-10-05
Toxicity : 0.0936479
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Mr. Speaker, dairy producers in my region are concerned about the free trade agreement that was reached with the United States and Mexico. They are upset with the attitude of the Prime Minister, who not only opened up our market to American products and eliminated class 7, but also put a cap on Canadian exports. That defies reason. As we have learned with the trans-Pacific partnership, the government cannot be trusted to offer fair compensation.When will the Prime Minister finally start respecting dairy farmers and when will the details of the compensation package be announced?
42. Richard Martel - 2019-05-08
Toxicity : 0.0899466
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Mr. Speaker, in February 2018, the Prime Minister announced that the Norman case would go to court even before the RCMP laid charges. On the eve of the election, the charges were withdrawn after the Liberal member for Orléans confirmed that he would testify on behalf of Vice-Admiral Norman. We were told these are coincidences.The government never wanted to hand over the necessary documents to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence team. What is it hiding?
43. Richard Martel - 2018-11-07
Toxicity : 0.0833182
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Mr. Speaker, the government is going to save a lot of money at our veterans' expense with their new pension plan.Mr. Bruyea, a very respected veteran who was humiliated by the government, was right when he said that veterans will end up with less money in their pockets despite the government's claims that the plan is going to cost billions and that services have increased.When will the Prime Minister tell them the truth?
44. Richard Martel - 2019-05-16
Toxicity : 0.0797366
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Mr. Speaker, the Royal Canadian Navy needs two supply ships. On February 27, 2014, HMCS Protecteur was lost to a fire. On September 1, 2014, HMCS Preserver conducted its last exercise. The navy had an urgent need that only Davie could fill.Why did the Liberal government try to cancel the Asterix contract that had been awarded to Davie?
45. Richard Martel - 2018-10-18
Toxicity : 0.0782529
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman cannot defend himself since the Prime Minister refuses to give him access to evidence for his defence. This is amateur theatre hour.In Canada, justice is not a one-way street. Every Canadian has rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and Mr. Norman has the right to a fair trial.Can the Prime Minister guarantee that Vice-Admiral Norman will be able to defend himself and that he will release all the necessary evidence to the defence?
46. Richard Martel - 2018-12-03
Toxicity : 0.0732315
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Mr. Speaker, on Friday, the government signed the new free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico. Although it is a free trade agreement, our government does not seem to think that getting steel and aluminum tariffs lifted is that important. There is no reason for those tariffs or quotas. My region produces the greenest aluminum in the world, and 85% of the buyers are in the United States. The planet needs more green aluminum from my magnificent region.When will the tariffs be lifted?
47. Richard Martel - 2018-09-28
Toxicity : 0.0716963
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Mr. Speaker, it took a very long time for the Minister of Veterans Affairs to issue a directive ensuring that a civilian would no longer be able to receive benefits from a program for veterans and their families if he or she is in prison. If not for the pressure applied by Conservatives, who forced the minister to take a stand, nothing would have been done.What will now happen to Christopher Garnier's benefits? When will the minister take responsibility and show leadership by cancelling the benefits?
48. Richard Martel - 2018-10-17
Toxicity : 0.0642032
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman is a man of honour. He is a brave naval officer who was appointed Commander of the Order of Military Merit for outstanding meritorious service in duties of great responsibility. All of the information must be made available so that he can defend himself.Will the Prime Minister help to ensure that he has a fair trial?
49. Richard Martel - 2018-11-08
Toxicity : 0.0639784
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Mr. Speaker, the Privy Council Office has revealed that 73 people were aware of Liberal cabinet secrets about the decision to delay the shipbuilding contract awarded to Davie.We know that several Liberal ministers and MPs had the appearance of or a real conflict of interest in this matter.Once again, the Prime Minister has decided to withhold the information.Who are the 73 people who were also in the know? At the very least, we want to know which Liberal members were among them.
50. Richard Martel - 2018-12-04
Toxicity : 0.0634204
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Mr. Speaker, the people in my region will not be applauding the new free trade agreement. We are a proud, innovative, and welcoming people. We produce milk, top-quality cheese, and the cleanest aluminum in the world. They call this a free trade agreement? There is no reason to have quotas or tariffs. The planet needs more green aluminum produced by people conscious of their impact.When will the tariffs on steel and aluminum be lifted?

Most negative speeches

1. Richard Martel - 2018-09-24
Polarity : -0.625
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Veterans Affairs claims to be outraged by this situation. Canadians are outraged by this situation. The victim's family is living in anguish and does not understand. Nevertheless, the minister has not done a thing. The Prime Minister is the one who calls the shots. He can put an end to all of this. When will he?
2. Richard Martel - 2019-02-01
Polarity : -0.345833
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Mr. Speaker, businesses are being hit hard by the 25% tariffs on steel and 10% tariffs on aluminum and the situation keeps getting worse. The Liberals promised $2 billion in compensation to support the steel and aluminum industry. Business are still waiting, even though the government has collected $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs.Why do steel and aluminum companies in Saguenay and Canada have to keep paying for the Prime Minister's negotiation mistakes?
3. Richard Martel - 2019-04-11
Polarity : -0.25
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Mr. Speaker, as a result of the Prime Minister's lack of leadership, his government has failed in all the international trade files. Steel and aluminum tariffs still have not been lifted. Compensation is being paid out in dribs and drabs, and let us not forget that the existing safeguards are set to expire on April 27.I want to know why the Prime Minister signed the agreement before getting the United States to lift the tariffs on steel and aluminum.
4. Richard Martel - 2019-02-22
Polarity : -0.2125
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Madam Speaker, on September 4, 2018, SNC-Lavalin was informed that the trial would proceed. On September 17, 2018, the former attorney general decided not to interfere in this matter, but we know that government actors attempted to intervene. Section 139 of the Criminal Code states that every one who wilfully attempts in any manner to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice is guilty of an indictable offence.When will the Liberals realize that this is obstruction of justice?
5. Richard Martel - 2018-11-21
Polarity : -0.14
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Mr. Speaker, the Australian F-18 fighter jets will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and on all taxpayers. The Liberals invented this capability gap. It never existed.According to the Auditor General, the Liberals' plan to buy the used Australian jets will have a small effect on fighter force operations. The Prime Minister must cancel this completely useless purchase.When will he do so?
6. Richard Martel - 2018-11-22
Polarity : -0.125
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Mr. Speaker, all week I have been hearing the Liberals say how they decided to invest and how that justifies running enormous deficits.The purchase of the Australian F-18s does not constitute an investment. Instead, those aircraft will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and on taxpayers. This expenditure will have no impact on operations because there are not enough pilots and technicians to get them in the air.Will the government immediately cancel this completely useless purchase?
7. Richard Martel - 2018-11-19
Polarity : -0.121429
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Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the current government cannot provide our military with the equipment it needs, as demonstrated by the fact that the government is going to buy used F-18s from Australia.According to defence experts, this interim procurement strategy is risky, expensive and, above all, pointless. A capability gap is cited as the reason for this procurement, but there is no documentation to back that up.Why has the Minister of National Defence misled Canadians about the capability gap?
8. Richard Martel - 2019-05-31
Polarity : -0.0984849
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Mr. Speaker, the government introduced the new NAFTA implementation bill. The Liberal government sacrificed dairy producers without knowing what the impact on our dairy industry would be. Now they have another stressful situation to deal with. The Liberals want to sign a new agreement even though they have not yet compensated producers for the two previous agreements. Why did the government fail producers in my region?
9. Richard Martel - 2018-09-27
Polarity : -0.0909091
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Mr. Speaker, when veteran Sean Bruyea criticized the new pension for life program promised to our valiant veterans, the Minister of Veterans Affairs chose to attack Mr. Bruyea's credibility instead of listening to him. Why? Because the minister knew he was wrong. Mr. Bruyea is a well-respected veteran and department officials said they agreed with a number of things he said.Could the Minister of Veterans Affairs listen to his departmental officials from time to time and apologize to Mr. Bruyea?
10. Richard Martel - 2019-05-27
Polarity : -0.0733333
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Mr. Speaker, the cenotaph from the Kandahar airfield, a monument dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers from the war in Afghanistan, was moved to Ottawa and inaugurated on May 13 in secret, a move that showed a blatant lack of empathy. The families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan felt betrayed. The Minister of National Defence should apologize.Why was the ceremony hidden from the media and, especially, from the families?
11. Richard Martel - 2019-06-10
Polarity : -0.06
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives left behind a $7.5-billion surplus in fiscal year 2015-16. The Liberals are being irresponsible by burying generations under a massive deficit. They promised to balance the budget in 2019. That promise was broken, along with many others.When will the Minister of Finance table his plan to balance the budget?
12. Richard Martel - 2019-05-07
Polarity : -0.0333333
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's Arctic is a strategic region with immense potential. Yesterday, the U.S. Secretary of State described Canada's claim to the Northwest Passage as “illegitimate”, casting doubt on Canada's Arctic sovereignty.The Liberals lost control over our southern regions, they are weakening our relations with our allies, and they could not care less about Canadian sovereignty in the North. What is the Prime Minister prepared to do to show the international community that this part of the Arctic is Canadian?
13. Richard Martel - 2018-11-05
Polarity : -0.025
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals always try to cover up embarrassing situations. Maybe that is why the government buried the judge in 135,000 documents. People concerned about Vice-Admiral Norman's defence are still skeptical about whether the government genuinely intends to co-operate. My question is simple. Will the government commit to turning over all the necessary documents if the judge orders it to do so?
14. Richard Martel - 2019-05-30
Polarity : -0.00606061
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister volunteered to renegotiate NAFTA by promising to get a better agreement. However, Canada accepted concession after concession without getting anything in return.The Prime Minister even signed an agreement knowing that the steel and aluminum tariffs were still in place. Now, we have learned that the wording of the new agreement implies that Canada will be subject to a quota in disguise from now on.Why did he sign an agreement that is so bad for our workers?

Most positive speeches

1. Richard Martel - 2018-10-17
Polarity : 0.516667
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman is a man of honour. He is a brave naval officer who was appointed Commander of the Order of Military Merit for outstanding meritorious service in duties of great responsibility. All of the information must be made available so that he can defend himself.Will the Prime Minister help to ensure that he has a fair trial?
2. Richard Martel - 2018-12-11
Polarity : 0.383333
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Veterans Affairs made an unfortunate comment comparing his transition from television star to minister to a veteran's transition to civilian life. That is unacceptable. In talking to our brave veterans, we realize that each one has their own story, their own experience. No one has experienced what they have gone through.How can the minister claim to represent veterans when he does not understand them?When will the minister apologize?
3. Richard Martel - 2018-12-03
Polarity : 0.376623
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Mr. Speaker, on Friday, the government signed the new free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico. Although it is a free trade agreement, our government does not seem to think that getting steel and aluminum tariffs lifted is that important. There is no reason for those tariffs or quotas. My region produces the greenest aluminum in the world, and 85% of the buyers are in the United States. The planet needs more green aluminum from my magnificent region.When will the tariffs be lifted?
4. Richard Martel - 2018-10-19
Polarity : 0.35
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman never benefited personally. His focus has always been the well-being of his colleagues and the Royal Canadian Navy. He has had an exemplary career and deserves to retire in dignity with the recognition he has earned. He must have a fair trial. The Prime Minister must therefore release the evidence required for his defence.Who or what group could have an interest?What is the Liberal government hiding?
5. Richard Martel - 2018-12-04
Polarity : 0.329545
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Mr. Speaker, the people in my region will not be applauding the new free trade agreement. We are a proud, innovative, and welcoming people. We produce milk, top-quality cheese, and the cleanest aluminum in the world. They call this a free trade agreement? There is no reason to have quotas or tariffs. The planet needs more green aluminum produced by people conscious of their impact.When will the tariffs on steel and aluminum be lifted?
6. Richard Martel - 2019-04-09
Polarity : 0.3
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Mr. Speaker, our Prime Minister is trying to intimidate our leader with threats of legal action. He wants to beef up his credibility because his lack of leadership is causing the government to make mistakes.He hid the truth from Canadians for weeks, if not months, but now we have the perfect opportunity to find out everything. He needs to present his evidence in court, follow through on his threat and testify under oath. When will he do that?
7. Richard Martel - 2019-05-10
Polarity : 0.3
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Madam Speaker, for months the government made every attempt to withhold all documents necessary to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence. In fact, the government still has these documents, which led to the stay of proceedings. Vice-Admiral Norman was not even allowed access to his own emails.What is the government trying to hide?
8. Richard Martel - 2018-10-18
Polarity : 0.247143
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman cannot defend himself since the Prime Minister refuses to give him access to evidence for his defence. This is amateur theatre hour.In Canada, justice is not a one-way street. Every Canadian has rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and Mr. Norman has the right to a fair trial.Can the Prime Minister guarantee that Vice-Admiral Norman will be able to defend himself and that he will release all the necessary evidence to the defence?
9. Richard Martel - 2019-05-10
Polarity : 0.241667
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Madam Speaker, the government politicized military procurement by putting its partisan interests first. The Asterix was a resounding success in the world of military procurement. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget. It is a success that all Canadians and Vice-Admiral Norman can be proud of.When will the Prime Minister apologize to Vide-Admiral Norman?
10. Richard Martel - 2018-09-25
Polarity : 0.225
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Mr. Speaker, for two weeks now, we have been asking the government questions about Christopher Garnier, a criminal who is receiving benefits intended for our brave veterans. The Liberals' record is filled with nothing but failures and inaction. The Conservatives took a leadership role when serial killer Clifford Olson was receiving old age security benefits. We put an end to those benefits.When will the Minister of Veterans Affairs take responsibility? When will he step in and put an end to these benefits?
11. Richard Martel - 2019-05-08
Polarity : 0.222222
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman has always put the national interest first. The Asterix was a tremendous success for military procurement. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget.However, the Liberal government is hurting Quebec by putting its political and partisan interests ahead of the national interest, which is to provide our armed forces with suitable equipment in a timely manner. Why did the government want to take the contract away from Davie?
12. Richard Martel - 2018-10-05
Polarity : 0.22
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Mr. Speaker, dairy producers in my region are concerned about the free trade agreement that was reached with the United States and Mexico. They are upset with the attitude of the Prime Minister, who not only opened up our market to American products and eliminated class 7, but also put a cap on Canadian exports. That defies reason. As we have learned with the trans-Pacific partnership, the government cannot be trusted to offer fair compensation.When will the Prime Minister finally start respecting dairy farmers and when will the details of the compensation package be announced?
13. Richard Martel - 2018-10-03
Polarity : 0.2
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians want to know where is the justice in a criminal receiving benefits while he is serving his sentence. Veterans want to know where is the justice in a criminal receiving benefits reserved for our brave veterans.Once again, is Christopher Garnier still receiving these benefits?When will the Prime Minister demand justice for Canadians, for our brave veterans, and for the family of Constable Catherine Campbell?
14. Richard Martel - 2019-05-08
Polarity : 0.2
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Mr. Speaker, in February 2018, the Prime Minister announced that the Norman case would go to court even before the RCMP laid charges. On the eve of the election, the charges were withdrawn after the Liberal member for Orléans confirmed that he would testify on behalf of Vice-Admiral Norman. We were told these are coincidences.The government never wanted to hand over the necessary documents to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence team. What is it hiding?
15. Richard Martel - 2019-06-11
Polarity : 0.197619
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's central bank says wage growth is sluggish. The people of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord feel like the cost of living is rising faster than their wages. They cannot afford a tax hike. The government is certainly not setting a good example by racking up mountains of debt. Everyone knows that, in order to finance their out-of-control spending, the Liberals are going to raise taxes. When will the Minister of Finance admit it?
16. Richard Martel - 2018-10-18
Polarity : 0.175446
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Mr. Speaker, it has become a habit for the Liberal government to govern not for all Canadians, but for Liberal cronies and certain interest groups.If sunny ways, as they liked to say, mean a cabinet that obstructs the courts in order to hide the real sacrificial lamb in this story, then the House of Commons has to hold cabinet to account.What is the government hiding?
17. Richard Martel - 2019-05-09
Polarity : 0.175
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Mr. Speaker, when Vice-Admiral Norman took a stand for the Royal Canadian Navy and against Scott Brison's political interference, the Prime Minister attacked him.We know that Vice-Admiral Norman always made good decisions that were in the national interest and that the Davie shipyard delivered the Asterix on time and on budget. As far as military procurements go, it was a resounding success.When will the Prime Minister apologize to Vice-Admiral Norman?
18. Richard Martel - 2018-10-17
Polarity : 0.166667
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Mr. Speaker, we do not want details. We want documents.The Prime Minister is hiding documents that are essential to Vice-Admiral Norman's defence. Everyone knows that nothing is more essential to a democracy than the truth.What is the Prime Minister hiding? Why will he not immediately release the documents in question?
19. Richard Martel - 2018-10-25
Polarity : 0.15
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Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Norman is a man of honour and integrity. He always did his best for the Royal Canadian Navy. He needs evidence to defend himself. Obviously, the government is covering up an extremely embarrassing situation.Could the government not have taken other measures to keep James Cudmore quiet?Can the government assure us that no evidence has been destroyed in an attempt to cover up its real political motives?
20. Richard Martel - 2018-10-01
Polarity : 0.134091
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Mr. Speaker, at this point, we still do not know whether the government has terminated the benefits being extended to Mr. Garnier, a criminal who never served. Then the Minister of Veterans Affairs humiliated Mr. Bruyea, a well-respected veteran. Now the chairman of the National Council of Veterans Associations of Canada, Mr. Forbes, is calling the new pension for life program a betrayal of the commitment the Prime Minister made to our brave soldiers.When will the government start honouring its commitments? When will it start respecting our veterans?
21. Richard Martel - 2019-04-30
Polarity : 0.133712
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals signed the new free trade agreement with tariffs on aluminum and steel, which are still in place today. Then the Liberals imposed their own tariffs. Their improvised plan did not work. Approximately 86% of Chinese aluminum imports enter the United States tariff-free, compared to less than 1% of our aluminum.When will the government stand up for our steel and aluminum producers? Why do Chinese companies have better access?
22. Richard Martel - 2018-09-24
Polarity : 0.1
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by saying that I am thinking of everyone in the Gatineau and Ottawa region affected by Friday's events. Last week, the Minister of Veterans Affairs said that he had asked for the Christopher Garnier case to be reviewed. Can the minister tell us today that he will stop Mr. Garnier from receiving assistance from a fund reserved for our brave veterans?I remind members that Mr. Garnier is not a veteran; he is a criminal.
23. Richard Martel - 2018-10-19
Polarity : 0.1
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians want to know. The Liberal government is ruining the career of an officer who has been recognized for his distinguished service, and it will not say why. So much for an open and transparent government. Will the Prime Minister stop dragging an honourable officer through the mud and give him the evidence required for his defence?
24. Richard Martel - 2019-06-18
Polarity : 0.1
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Mr. Speaker, under Bill C-69, all natural resource development in this country will grind to a halt. Even Quebec opposes this legislation. The Quebec environment minister has said the bill “perpetuates the duplication of environmental procedures” and “expands federal government control”.Bill C-69 will put the brakes on electricity exports, which are an essential opportunity for Quebec's economy. Why are the Liberals undermining Quebec's economic development?
25. Richard Martel - 2019-06-10
Polarity : 0.0958333
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Mr. Speaker, middle-class taxes have gone up by $800 per family. According to accounting firm MNP, nearly half of all Canadians are within $200 of not being able to pay their bills. Canadians cannot afford higher taxes to cover the Liberals' deficits.Everyone knows the government will have to raise taxes. When will the Minister of Finance admit it?
26. Richard Martel - 2019-05-29
Polarity : 0.0939394
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Mr. Speaker, the valiant Medric Cousineau is joining with those who say that not all veterans who participate in the new pension for life program are treated the same. A Liberal member from Nova Scotia said that if one veteran received less, that would be unacceptable.I remember when the Prime Minister said that veterans were asking for more than the government could give them.Does the Prime Minister agree with what his member said?
27. Richard Martel - 2018-11-07
Polarity : 0.0910823
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Mr. Speaker, the government is going to save a lot of money at our veterans' expense with their new pension plan.Mr. Bruyea, a very respected veteran who was humiliated by the government, was right when he said that veterans will end up with less money in their pockets despite the government's claims that the plan is going to cost billions and that services have increased.When will the Prime Minister tell them the truth?
28. Richard Martel - 2019-06-11
Polarity : 0.0738095
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Mr. Speaker, nearly half of Canadians are $200 or less away from financial insolvency. Many say they could work more, but it is not worth it. They say that every hour of overtime gets swallowed up by the government. The Liberals are running massive deficits, and those deficits will have to be paid off.What is the plan for balancing the budget?
29. Richard Martel - 2019-05-06
Polarity : 0.0555556
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Mr. Speaker, on Friday, we learned that a Liberal MP from Orléans and former lieutenant-general in the Canadian Armed Forces is going to testify against the government in the trial of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. The Vice-Admiral was defending the Royal Canadian Navy from political interference by the Liberal government, particularly by Scott Brison, who favoured Halifax over the Davie shipyard. Quebec deserves better.Why did the Liberal government try to deny Davie shipyard that contract?
30. Richard Martel - 2019-05-07
Polarity : 0.0501299
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Mr. Speaker, every passing day brings new Liberal failures.The conclusions of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute report are scathing. The report found that the Liberal government's decisions around replacing Canada's fighter jets were purely based on reasons of political interest and were not in the national interest.What does the Liberal government plan to do to resolve this latest fiasco?
31. Richard Martel - 2019-01-29
Polarity : 0.05
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Mr. Speaker, the government has collected nearly $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs.However, the Liberals have allocated only a fraction of the $2 billion they promised in support for the steel and aluminum industry. On top of that, everyone knows that we produce the greenest steel and aluminum in the world. That is another broken promise.Why should businesses in Saguenay and across Canada continue to pay for the Prime Minister's failures in trade negotiations?
32. Richard Martel - 2018-09-28
Polarity : 0.045
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Mr. Speaker, it took a very long time for the Minister of Veterans Affairs to issue a directive ensuring that a civilian would no longer be able to receive benefits from a program for veterans and their families if he or she is in prison. If not for the pressure applied by Conservatives, who forced the minister to take a stand, nothing would have been done.What will now happen to Christopher Garnier's benefits? When will the minister take responsibility and show leadership by cancelling the benefits?
33. Richard Martel - 2018-11-20
Polarity : 0.0416667
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Mr. Speaker, the Australian F-18s will be a burden on the Royal Canadian Air Force and taxpayers.The capability gap is nothing more than a political invention to distract Canadians from more pressing issues. The Canadian Armed Forces does not have enough pilots or technicians. It is impossible for our current fleet to be fully operational. Our pilots cannot get the flying hours they need. Our fighter jet fleet needs to be renewed.When will the government cancel the purchase of the Australian F-18s?
34. Richard Martel - 2019-05-16
Polarity : 0.04
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Mr. Speaker, by the way, we were the ones who awarded the contract, not them.The Asterix is resounding success. It was delivered by Davie on time and on budget. Last night, the Minister of National Defence was unable to confirm when the Royal Canadian Navy could count on getting a second supply ship. He also confirmed that he endorsed the decision by the chief of the defence staff to suspend Vice-Admiral Norman.Why did the Liberal government not support the man who was defending the Royal Canadian Navy?
35. Richard Martel - 2019-05-28
Polarity : 0.0166667
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Mr. Speaker, a Canadian citizen, André Gauthier, has been detained for over three years now, first in Dubai and now in Oman. The authorities in Oman are now in the process of deporting him to Dubai, where he could face life in prison, at his age, in a country with a poor human rights record.Canadian authorities promised his family they would intervene. When will the Liberal government finally take concrete action in this case? The life of a Canadian is at stake.
36. Richard Martel - 2019-05-28
Polarity : 0.0166667
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Mr. Speaker, a Canadian citizen, André Gauthier, has been detained for over three years now, first in Dubai and now in Oman. The authorities in Oman are now in the process of deporting him to Dubai, where he could face life in prison, at his age, in a country with a poor human rights record.Canadian authorities promised his family they would intervene. When will the Liberal government finally take concrete action in this case? The life of a Canadian is at stake.
37. Richard Martel - 2018-11-08
Polarity : 0.015
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Mr. Speaker, the Privy Council Office has revealed that 73 people were aware of Liberal cabinet secrets about the decision to delay the shipbuilding contract awarded to Davie.We know that several Liberal ministers and MPs had the appearance of or a real conflict of interest in this matter.Once again, the Prime Minister has decided to withhold the information.Who are the 73 people who were also in the know? At the very least, we want to know which Liberal members were among them.