Philip Lawrence on Government Business No. 1—Proceedings on Bill C-5

In the House of Commons on June 13th, 2025. See this statement in context.

Resumption of Debate on Government Business No. 1Government Business No. 1—Proceedings on Bill C-5Government Orders

June 13th, 2025 / 1:40 p.m.

Conservative

Philip Lawrence Conservative Northumberland—Clarke, ON

Mr. Speaker, I have, quite frankly, been proud of the way the provinces have moved on this. My problem is that during the campaign, the Prime Minister did not say the Liberals would talk to the provinces and do their best. He said there would be free trade in Canada by Canada Day. He misled Canadians, and that is very troubling. It was a big part of the election campaign and, quite frankly, he misled Canadians. That is just not right.

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