'I hate Halloween, I always have,' says the opposition leader
At the time, Pallister was talking about the NDP's PST hike, which dominated house debate in 2014. Ultimately, he was trying to draw a comparison between the tax increase and a holiday known for costumes.
"So the question becomes will Manitobans see through the disguise," Pallister said of the NDP.
The argument quickly turned bizarre when Pallister passionately reiterated his hatred for the holiday.
"I hate Halloween, I always have," he said.
"I don't like the deceit of it. I don't like the holiday and I never will. I don't like trick-or-treat … I don't think it's good for the integrity of the kids."
The following is a complete excerpt from Hansard of Pallister's comments:
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Brian Pallister says Halloween threatens the integrity of children - Manitoba - CBC News
At the time, Pallister was talking about the NDP's PST hike, which dominated house debate in 2014. Ultimately, he was trying to draw a comparison between the tax increase and a holiday known for costumes.
"So the question becomes will Manitobans see through the disguise," Pallister said of the NDP.
The argument quickly turned bizarre when Pallister passionately reiterated his hatred for the holiday.
"I hate Halloween, I always have," he said.
"I don't like the deceit of it. I don't like the holiday and I never will. I don't like trick-or-treat … I don't think it's good for the integrity of the kids."
The following is a complete excerpt from Hansard of Pallister's comments:
..cut short to remain compliant with this forum's authoritarians...
Brian Pallister says Halloween threatens the integrity of children - Manitoba - CBC News