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The Economy

During Question Period on the economy, the Conservatives raised the cost of living, saying food bank use has risen sharply and rent, groceries and gas cost much more, and argued that high government spending is making things worse; they called on the government to reduce spending. The Liberal response criticized Conservative leaders’ records in Parliament and said the government has a plan to build the strongest economy in the G7.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Amanpreet Gill

Conservative
“Life has become too expensive under this government. Food, gas, and rent cost much more, and high government spending is making it worse. I want the government to stop spending so much money.”
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister claims affordability has never been better, but Canadians know the truth: Food bank use has skyrocketed, rent has nearly doubled, and families are paying more for groceries, gas and housing. After 10 years of Liberal inflation, everything costs us more, yet the Prime Minister is adding billions of dollars in reckless spending, driving up debt and the cost of living. Canadians are paying $3,000 each year just to cover that debt. When will the Liberals get spending under control so Canadians can afford to live again?

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Wayne Long

Liberal
“Conservative leaders have spent decades in Parliament without helping Canadians, and they have little real work experience. Our Prime Minister has a plan to build the strongest economy in the G7.”

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    “We are going to build the strongest economy in the G7.”

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Mr. Speaker, the former failed leader and the missing-in-action current failed leader love to stand in this House and talk about the economy. They have been in this House a total of 44 years and have accomplished nothing for Canadians. In fact, their work experience outside of this House could fit on a post-it note, unless they embellish it again, like the former leader did in 2019. On this side of the House, we have the Prime Minister and the plan. He is going to build the strongest economy in the G7.

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