Discussion · Oral Questions
Branden Leslie Conservative
“Liberal programs are not working. Families are struggling, and the government is spending $60 billion this year just on interest for its debt. That is more than we spend on health care. When will the Prime Minister present a plan to get spending under control?”
“Mr. Speaker, those programs clearly are not working, or they would not have put $100 million toward food banks that need more money to keep up with the pace of demand because of their policies. Families are already struggling with mortgages, groceries and gas. Half of Canadians say they have had to dip into their savings just to cover basic necessities, yet this year the federal government will spend $60 billion paying interest on the Liberals’ debt. That is more than we send to the provinces to deliver health care and nearly twice what families are provided through the Canada child benefit. With interest payments consuming more than 10% of the federal budget, when will the Prime Minister present a credible plan to get Liberal spending under control and reverse—”
Mr. Speaker, those programs clearly are not working, or they would not have put $100 million toward food banks that need more money to keep up with the pace of demand because of their policies. Families are already struggling with mortgages, groceries and gas. Half of Canadians say they have had to dip into their savings just to cover basic necessities, yet this year the federal government will spend $60 billion paying interest on the Liberals’ debt. That is more than we send to the provinces to deliver health care and nearly twice what families are provided through the Canada child benefit. With interest payments consuming more than 10% of the federal budget, when will the Prime Minister present a credible plan to get Liberal spending under control and reverse—