Juno News - February 10, 2022


Will Trudeau only end the mandates if 100% of Canadians are vaccinated？


Episode Stats

Length

3 minutes

Words per Minute

170.34781

Word Count

671

Sentence Count

48

Misogynist Sentences

1

Hate Speech Sentences

1


Summary

Learn English with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been under fire for limiting access to the country's airports and other critical infrastructure due to fears over the spread of the flu pandemic.


Transcript

00:00:00.000 It's been almost two weeks since the beginning of this impasse.
00:00:03.820 We all want the protests to end and these Canadians to feel like they've been heard and respected.
00:00:09.520 But now, critical infrastructure is being restricted.
00:00:12.460 Why? Because of this Prime Minister's failure.
00:00:15.460 I've asked the Prime Minister to meet with me and the other opposition leaders in good faith
00:00:20.040 to try to find a way forward from this impasse.
00:00:23.220 He didn't answer yesterday. He hasn't answered to date.
00:00:26.120 I'm going to ask him again. Will he meet with us?
00:00:30.000 Honourable Prime Minister.
00:00:33.120 Mr. Speaker, the Conservative Party of Canada has spent the last two weeks
00:00:37.360 endorsing and enabling these blockades across the country.
00:00:41.220 The leader of the Conservative Party and her team have been their biggest champions,
00:00:46.080 even promoting their fundraising.
00:00:48.420 The consequences of these actions are having dire impacts.
00:00:53.060 They're impacting trade. They're hurting jobs.
00:00:55.860 They're threatening our economy. And they're obstructing our communities.
00:01:00.000 I am focused on ending it.
00:01:01.880 I hope the Leader of the Opposition will maintain her current position and continue to call for an end to these blockades.
00:01:09.780 The Honourable Leader of the Opposition.
00:01:12.120 The Honourable Leader of the Opposition continues to blame others for things that he's responsible for.
00:01:17.280 Today, he actually has a chance to do something for Canadians.
00:01:20.800 We have a motion before this House that would tell the government to let Canadians know when they are going to end these restrictions.
00:01:28.200 Two years into this pandemic, and given the current circumstances, it's not an unreasonable request.
00:01:33.560 Canadians deserve a Prime Minister who's willing to follow science and lift the restrictions.
00:01:38.060 Even his own Liberal MPs agree with us.
00:01:41.940 So a simple question for the Prime Minister.
00:01:43.940 Will he and his fellow Liberal members of Parliament support our motion that is on the floor today?
00:01:49.320 The Right Honourable Prime Minister.
00:01:52.880 Mr. Speaker, everyone in this country is sick and tired of lockdowns and, quite frankly, of COVID-19.
00:02:00.140 But Canadians also know that the way through this pandemic is by listening to science, is by following public health advice, and, indeed, by getting vaccinated.
00:02:12.640 That is what we have been focused on from the very beginning.
00:02:16.480 And that's why we're continuing to encourage Canadians to please get vaccinated.
00:02:22.160 About 61,000 Canadians got their first dose just last week.
00:02:26.420 We need more people to continue to step up, get vaccinated, get their kids vaccinated, get the booster shot.
00:02:33.120 That's how we stay safe.
00:02:34.460 That's how we support our frontline health workers.
00:02:36.720 The Leader of the Opposition.
00:02:38.720 So I have a question for the Prime Minister because he's talking about vaccinations.
00:02:42.100 We all support vaccines.
00:02:43.540 And 90%, as he has said, 90% of Canadians have been vaccinated.
00:02:48.260 Is he suggesting that unless 100% of Canadians are vaccinated, he's not even going to consider opening up and lifting restrictions?
00:02:58.020 Is that what he's trying to tell us?
00:02:59.620 90% is good for us, and I would say other countries in the world who have less vaccine uptake.
00:03:06.020 Is he saying he's not going to do anything until 100% of Canadians are vaccinated?
00:03:10.380 Is he saying he's not going to do anything until 100% of Canadians are vaccinated?
00:03:11.380 Is he saying he's not going to do anything until 100% of Canadians are vaccinated?
00:03:12.380 Is he saying he's not going to do anything until 100% of Canadians are vaccinated?
00:03:13.380 Really?
00:03:14.380 The Right Honourable Prime Minister.
00:03:15.380 Mr. Speaker, not only are Canadians tired of this pandemic, of the challenges we're facing,
00:03:18.380 but they're also, of course, tired of the restrictions, tired of the rules, tired of the lockdowns.
00:03:28.380 That is understandable.
00:03:29.640 But do you know what helps lift restrictions?
00:03:32.500 Do you know what helps move beyond lockdowns?
00:03:35.640 Vaccinations.
00:03:36.200 When Canadians get vaccinated, including with our vaccine mandates that ensure the Federal
00:03:42.440 Public Service and anyone getting on planes or trains are vaccinated, that has helped move
00:03:47.940 forward to keep Canadians safe and, most importantly, to keep our frontline health workers who've
00:03:53.180 been heroes during this pandemic from being overwhelmed.