“I want to hold Justin Trudeau to his promise of spending less money. Instead, he has increased spending by $90 billion, with a 7% increase in bureaucracy and a 9% increase in operating costs. This is not normal and it's putting the nation's finances at risk. I want the Prime Minister to commit to not exceeding the already excessive $31 billion deficit left by Justin Trudeau, instead of just asking for a higher credit limit.”
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Finance
A debate on government spending and the economy. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of excessive spending, growing bureaucracy, and contributing to high costs of living. The Liberals defended their economic record, cited various economic metrics where Canada is doing well compared to peers, and highlighted recent job creation and specific investments. Both sides mostly stuck to criticizing the other's record and philosophy on spending and the economy rather than discussing specific upcoming budget measures.
“The other party should stop criticizing us and help us spend more money. We've been here 22 years and their complaints don't matter. The economy is growing and our debt is fine. They're just wasting time with weird podcasts and press conferences.”
“The other party spends too much and puts the bill on families. Their spending made food and rent even more expensive. Families are struggling but the government just keeps spending. Will the Prime Minister stop spending so much or does he think Canadians can just get a higher credit limit?”
“I want the other party to look bad. I want people to think they are against helping children and families and tradespeople. I want people to think they vote against good things. I want to say they are against Canada.”
“This government spends too much. Canadians have too much debt. This budget will make it worse. I want the Prime Minister to spend less money.”
“You are complaining. I want Canadians to know our government is doing things. We approved a pipeline. That pipeline will add jobs. That pipeline will add taxes. That pipeline will add GDP. I want Canadians to think our government is building a strong Canada.”
“You built nothing. You made more bureaucracy. You made more consultants. You made more deficit. The Prime Minister said he would spend less. He lied. I want the Liberals to stop borrowing money. Canadians pay for your borrowing.”
“I want to celebrate spending and new jobs in my riding. Ignore what you said about the deficit and borrowing. I want to talk about something good instead.”
“Government spending makes things more expensive. The Liberals spent a lot and now we have more debt and higher prices. The Prime Minister is as bad as Justin Trudeau. Will tomorrow's deficit announcement be even higher than Justin Trudeau's?”
“I want to spend a lot of money on construction projects. It will be big and bold. I don't think the other party will agree with me.”
“The other party spent too much. They made it harder to buy a house and food. They should have built more things people need. They built things that waste money. I want to know if they will spend too much again this year.”
“That other party can't care about normal people's problems. They don't want the government to spend money on programs for sick kids, parents, and houses. That's bad. We will spend money instead. We are going to spend money.”
“The other party's government spends too much money. They spend more than they said they would. Canadians pay more. The Prime Minister should promise he won't spend as much as the last guy.”
“I want to change the subject to jobs. Look, we made many jobs! That's good! Wages are up. Inflation is not as bad. That's all because of our policies. We help Canadians!”