Discussion · Government Orders
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault Liberal
“Our budget manages money responsibly. Our debt is shrinking compared to our economy, and we hit our financial targets early. Because trade is uncertain, we should spend money to help businesses, grow the economy, stop homelessness, and fund our military. I want to know if the member agrees that we should spend money on these priorities.”
“Mr. Speaker, I believe our budget reflects a very responsible fiscal approach. In fact, the debt-to-GDP ratio is falling, and we achieved our fiscal targets a full year ahead of schedule. Moreover, in a period of trade uncertainty, it is important to invest and stimulate the Canadian economy, support our small and medium-sized enterprises and to make essential investments, such as in the fight against homelessness, for example. With that in mind, the question I have for my colleague is this: Does he agree that we should make use of our fiscal flexibility? Canada is in a strong fiscal position to invest in Canadians’ priorities, whether that means tackling homelessness, strengthening our national defence or supporting economic growth across the country.”
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Mr. Speaker, I believe our budget reflects a very responsible fiscal approach. In fact, the debt-to-GDP ratio is falling, and we achieved our fiscal targets a full year ahead of schedule. Moreover, in a period of trade uncertainty, it is important to invest and stimulate the Canadian economy, support our small and medium-sized enterprises and to make essential investments, such as in the fight against homelessness, for example. With that in mind, the question I have for my colleague is this: Does he agree that we should make use of our fiscal flexibility? Canada is in a strong fiscal position to invest in Canadians’ priorities, whether that means tackling homelessness, strengthening our national defence or supporting economic growth across the country.