Discussion · Oral Questions
Pierre Poilievre Conservative
“The Prime Minister once said that recessions hurt the poorest and youngest people the most. Now he has caused a recession. He needs to take responsibility for it.”
“Mr. Speaker, the question was for the Liberal Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said: Experience shows that when the economy enters recession, the poorest are hit the hardest, [and]...the lower-skilled, lower paid people tend to lose their jobs first. And recessions disproportionately affect the young.... Graduating in a recession is generally bad news for someone’s earnings.... In the extreme, prolonged recessions can lead to permanent labour market scarring, with potentially devastating effects on livelihoods, identities and communities. This is people’s lives. The Prime Minister caused this painful recession. Will he show up, stand up and own up?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the question was for the Liberal Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said: Experience shows that when the economy enters recession, the poorest are hit the hardest, [and]...the lower-skilled, lower paid people tend to lose their jobs first. And recessions disproportionately affect the young.... Graduating in a recession is generally bad news for someone’s earnings.... In the extreme, prolonged recessions can lead to permanent labour market scarring, with potentially devastating effects on livelihoods, identities and communities. This is people’s lives. The Prime Minister caused this painful recession. Will he show up, stand up and own up?