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House Hansard - 180

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 19, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 180 - Apr/19/23
Mr. Kody Blois (Kings—Hants, Lib.)
  • Apr/19/23 2:52:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my constituents in Kings—Hants rely on getting quality news to inform them on what is happening at home and across Canada. The recent attacks by the Conservative opposition leader on Canada's media and journalists is resembling the same type of playbook of the extreme right-wing politics in the United States. By attacking Canada's public broadcaster, they are undermining an important way Canadians stay informed, particularly in francophone communities and in rural Canada. Could the— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 180 - Apr/19/23
Mr. Kody Blois
  • Apr/19/23 2:52:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the fact that I am getting drowned out is a real illustration of where the Conservative Party of Canada is at right now. Let me ask this: Could the Prime Minister comment on the government's approach to protecting local media and vibrant news outlets in this country, in opposition to what the opposition party is standing for right now?
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Context: House Hansard - 180 - Apr/19/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Apr/19/23 2:53:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Kings—Hants for his extraordinary hard work. I know that he and MPs from coast to coast to coast have heard from constituents who understand the vital role that local news plays in their communities. That is why it is so disappointing to see the Conservative leader copy and paste right-wing talking points from the States in his effort to shut down these local news outlets. On this side of the House, we will always stand up for the important services that rural individuals, francophones and, indeed, families across the country rely on.
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