Discussion · Government Orders
Burton Bailey Conservative
“The government is spending more on interest on its debt than on health care. By 2030, that interest will cost $83 billion, while health care transfers will only be $67 billion. Will the government promise that debt interest will never cost more than health care in future budgets?”
“Mr. Speaker, the government often says health care is a priority, yet the PBO shows that the debt servicing spending this year already exceeds the health transfers. By 2030, the debt servicing cost will hit $83 billion, while health care transfers are projected to only be $67 billion. Will the Liberal government commit that no future budget will allow the debt charges to exceed the Canadian health transfers?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the government often says health care is a priority, yet the PBO shows that the debt servicing spending this year already exceeds the health transfers. By 2030, the debt servicing cost will hit $83 billion, while health care transfers are projected to only be $67 billion. Will the Liberal government commit that no future budget will allow the debt charges to exceed the Canadian health transfers?