Political Quotes

Don Davies: That’s U.S.-style, southern pork-barrel politics. And I don’t think Canadians support that.

On the recordJune 3, 2026
That’s U.S.-style, southern pork-barrel politics. And I don’t think Canadians support that.
Said by
Don Davies
New Democratic Party

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the motivations behind MPs crossing the floor.

Share

More from Don Davies

Aug 18, 2026

The Prime Minister has admitted that emissions will rise under its energy plan, yet his government is running ads claiming it will lower them.

ipolitics.ca
Jun 12, 2026

I’m very proud of my caucus colleagues, as this is the third consecutive week in a row that we have introduced legislation to strengthen unions in Canada and also to support workers.

rabble.ca
Jun 5, 2026

When a parliamentarian crosses the floor to join a different party than they were elected with, they are unilaterally — at the very least — altering the will of their electorate.

thetyee.ca
Jun 3, 2026

The balance of power in this House was shifted not by voters in an election, but by political operatives in the backroom, holding private conversations hidden from the public.

thestar.com

Other voices in this conversation