QUESTION PERIOD — Canadian Heritage
Sport in Canada
April 22, 2026
Senator Moreau, I have a question of extreme national importance. We’ve now seen over the last few years that the government can’t tackle the problem of reducing taxes. You can’t solve the problem that young people are unable to buy homes or rent apartments. How can we count on the government now to really push back on Donald Trump, who, since the last Olympic Games, thinks he owns our national sport of hockey?
What is the government doing to ensure that, in this year’s Stanley Cup finals, we’re going to see two Canadian teams meet?
I can’t answer the question for good reason.
I was unable to watch the hockey game yesterday on my TV set at the apartment because it’s been newly installed. Yesterday, I had a discussion with other members of the Senate. They all want to see the Montreal Canadiens play the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. I’m not sure it will happen, but let’s hope together.
If we work together in our positions as leaders, maybe we will reach that.
Senator Moreau, I am concerned. A couple of days ago, in the House of Commons, one of the government’s parliamentary secretaries didn’t know the difference between Connor McDavid and Conor McGregor. That brings concerns.
My real question is the following: Since you’re so good at taxing Canadians, will the government finally put a tax on players like Kirby Dach who played as bad as he did yesterday? Are you prepared to tax him for that poor performance?
I don’t want to disappoint you, but we will not follow Conservative advice on taxation.
