“The International Monetary Fund says Canada has the strongest government finances in the G7. It also says our economy will grow second fastest among those countries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I know it is Friday, but it seems that my colleague has the wrong QP card. Let me help him, because I think he might want to have some of the facts to send to his constituents. Just last week, the International Monetary Fund said that Canada has the strongest fiscal position of the G7. That is great news that I hope he is going to bring to his constituents. More than that, Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7. This is extraordinary. We are going to build this country strong with all Canadians.”

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“Our work is getting results. The International Monetary Fund says Canada's economy will grow the second-fastest in the G7.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am just another Liberal fighting for Canadians every day, like all my colleagues. It is astonishing. I know it is Friday and things are light because there is sunshine in Ottawa, but no results? Just look at what the International Monetary Fund said last week. It said that Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7. I would like to look at his scorecard. On this side of the House, we know what matters: fighting for Canadians every day, helping Canadians in need and building Canada strong together.”

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“Canada's economy is strong. The IMF says our growth will be the second fastest in the G7.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have a great deal of respect for my colleague. I know it is Friday, but I think he is asking the wrong question. The real question today is: How does Canada compare with the other G7 countries? Last week, the IMF told us that Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7. These are facts. I know that my colleague knows deep down in his heart that this is the truth, and I am sure he will go and share the good news with all his constituents. Canada is in a strong position. Together, we will build a strong Canada.”

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“The member voted against dental care, school food, and more money for seniors and families with children. I want the Conservatives to share a list of the cuts they plan to make.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that my colleague has a big heart. That is why we were a bit surprised that he voted against the OAS increase, the dental care program, the school food program and the Canada child benefit. He voted against all that, despite his big heart. We have challenged the Conservatives to tell us what cuts they are proposing. Will my colleague table in the House of Commons a list of the cuts the Conservative Party is proposing?”

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“The Conservatives say government spending causes inflation. I want them to tell us if they would cut child benefits, dental care, pensions, or student loans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have no doubt that my colleague, the Minister of Finance will bring in an exciting update that will tell Canadians about the major progress that we are making in building Canada strong. Yesterday, I asked Conservatives to table a detailed list of spending cuts they propose, because they talk about inflationary spending. I hope my hon. colleague can help me. Is the Canada child benefit inflationary spending? Is the dental care plan inflationary spending? Is old age security inflationary spending? Are Canada student loans inflationary spending? Could the member tell us—”

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“I want the Conservatives to say which programs they would cut. Our government gives families money for groceries, child care, and dental care. The Conservatives would cut these supports.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would ask the question again, just as the government House leader did. The Conservatives talk a big game, but they do not want to get specific about what vital programs they would cut in order to pay for their irresponsible plans. We have the Canada child benefit and the Canadian dental care plan. Just recently we brought forward the Canada groceries and essentials benefit that will deliver over $1,800 per lower-income family in that member’s riding. She would deny them child care, she would deny them dental and she would lower their Canada child benefit. Not on this side; we have got Canadians’ backs.”