“The programs I listed all mean more government spending. I want the taxpayer to spend money on my favourite things. Why don't you want to spend lots of money too?”
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A typical question period debate. The Liberal Prime Minister hid from hard questions and a female Conservative MP snarled at him. The Minister of Finance touted Liberal policies helping mothers with child care and kids getting food at school. Not much substance discussed.