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Speaker 0 discusses public fatigue with politics and asks for simple answers, focusing on whether money will be printed or put on the line of credit, mentioning figures “11,000,000, 11.3.” Speaker 1 responds by asking how Speaker 0 would explain to constituents what they will vote on, and suggests Speaker 0 should help explain to Canadians. The exchange centers on whether the minister will print money or use the line of credit, with Speaker 0 pressing for a direct answer.
Speaker 0 continues to press for a clear position, asking the minister to reveal what they will do and to share with Canadians. Speaker 1 repeats the question in a different form, asking what will be said to constituents if they vote in favor but are not willing to support Canadians, and asserts the need for help to explain.
Speaker 0 insists on an answer, and Speaker 1 questions how not to explain to constituents what they will do, asking for clarity about the measure. The dialogue returns to the core inquiry: “Will you be printing money or the line of credit?” Speaker 0 asks if the government is running a deficit and asks for the deficit amount.
Speaker 1 reiterates that the measure is intended to support Canadians at a time of need, and asks Speaker 0 to stand by their vote and say yes in favor, since it will support Canadians. Speaker 0 asks whether the program is a capital investment or an operating expense, noting difficulty in distinguishing with broad definitions.
Speaker 1 responds that the definition is not as broad as suggested and directs attention to what the IMF says about Canada’s adopted definition. Speaker 0 presses for a determination on whether the program will be a capital investment or an operating expense, asking again for clear categorization. Speaker 1 states it will be a funding expense and an operating expense aimed at supporting Canadian health, but then interrupts to allow for clarification, indicating that there is also an aspect that could support capital investment. Speaker 0 clarifies the focus on Canada, and Speaker 1 explains the IMF reference as part of the discussion.
A pause is requested by Speaker 1 with Miss Cobina on the floor, and Speaker 1 acknowledges the need to finish the clarification, allowing Miss Cobina to continue.
Full Transcript
Speaker 0: When I speak to people in my writing, they are tired of politics. They want simple answers. 11,000,000, 11.3, will it will you be printing money or putting it on the line of credit?
Speaker 1: So how are you gonna explain to your people in your writing simple question you vote
Speaker 0: in finance minister. Finance is based on numbers. Will you be printing money, or will it go on the line of credit?
Speaker 1: What will you say to your constituent? And you say you vote in favor, but you're not willing to support Canadians. So I think people will be confused. You should help me. We can help you.
Speaker 0: Minister, please just an answer.
Speaker 1: Well, that's what I'm saying. How do not explain that to your constituents? You
Speaker 0: must have thought. You know what you're gonna do. Would you please just share with Canadians?
Speaker 1: Well, exactly. That's why
Speaker 0: I'm saying finance this.
Speaker 1: I'm sure your constituents are confused. You're voting in favor, and now you're saying you're not for the measures.
Speaker 0: Minister, will you be printing money or the line of credit?
Speaker 1: Are you in favor of the measure or you against?
Speaker 0: You are running a deficit. How much will the deficit be then?
Speaker 1: Well, like I said, this is a measure that supports Canadian. You're voting in favor of it, and I think you should stand by your vote and say, yes. We favor that because it's gonna support Canadians at the time of need.
Speaker 0: Minister, will this be, a capital investment or an operating expense since it's hard to tell with your broad definition now?
Speaker 1: Well, would not say it's so broad. You should look at what the international monetary
Speaker 0: an operating expense or a capital investment?
Speaker 1: Madam chair, do you want me to answer? I'm happy to listen to the questions.
Speaker 0: We're waiting for an answer.
Speaker 1: Well, that's what I'm saying. I was referring to the International Monetary Fund that
Speaker 0: you Well, we're talking about Canada here.
Speaker 1: Well, that's why I'm I'm trying to help you that the International Monetary Fund said that the definition that Canada has adopted, other countries are looking at that, and they praise the framework
Speaker 0: that Canada adopted. On the definition. I'm asking, will this program be a capital investment or an operating expense?
Speaker 1: It's be a cost of funding expense. Excuse me? It's gonna be an operating expense support Canadian health. But on the family But let me finish because No. No.
I need that clarification, mister. But there's aspect of it that support Sorry. Capital investment as Minister mister mister Cobina, I would ask both of you to pause for a second. Miss Cobina, please continue.