“Trudeau and the Liberals have doubled Canada’s national debt in 11 years. We now spend more on interest than health. I want them to stop adding more debt for future generations.”
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Finance
A debate on government finances and economic policy. Conservatives criticized high spending, deficits and debt under the Liberals, while Liberals defended their record and touted various investments and programs. Much of the debate consisted of partisan talking points and political attacks rather than substantive policy discussion.
“I don't want to talk about the debt that previous speaker brought up. I just want to say nice things about spending and projects all over Canada.”
“The Liberals are bad with money. They doubled the debt. They say they're investing, but really Canada is less affordable than ever. Their investments don't work. Our kids will be stuck with this debt.”
“The Conservatives say they support Canadians, but they vote against giving them money for programs and tax relief I want. That's not really support. They can't have it both ways.”
“Mr. Speaker, businesses say the government is making promises but not really fixing the problem. I think the government spends too much. When will the government stop spending so much, so Canadians have more money for themselves?”
“I want to cheer for our high spending. It is needed right now to help these workers. I will not talk about the cost or the debt.”
“This government is spending too much. People are hurting. We need to stop wasting money and get our debt under control.”
“I want Canadians to feel optimistic about our future. The government will keep spending money to make the economy strong. The other party is too negative. The IMF says we're doing well.”
“The Prime Minister spends too much and puts it all on the nation's credit card. Canadians will pay for his debts for generations. His spending causes inflation. Many Canadians now skip meals. An economist should know this. I want the Prime Minister to stop borrowing and spending so much so Canadians can afford to live.”
“You say bad things about our spending, but I will list good things. We do many good things with all that spending. You are wrong to complain.”
“I say bad things are happening because the other party spends too much. The other party should spend less.”
“Don't look at all the spending and debt! Look at the nice things we bought with it instead.”
“The government is spending and borrowing too much! It's not helping real families. Stop picking winners and losers and driving up costs so high.”
“Don't listen to the mean Conservative. Look at all the money we're spending - that's got to be good, right?”
“The Prime Minister spends too much. Canadians have it hard. More debt won't help. I want the Prime Minister to promise not to make the deficit worse than the already huge $31 billion left by Justin Trudeau.”
“I want taxpayers to spend money on programs and projects to create jobs. I listed the number of jobs each project will bring. More spending will make Canada strong.”
“The government is spending too much. This spending is not an investment, it's just to keep things running. Canadians are struggling with high prices and going to food banks. The Prime Minister should spend less so Canadians can afford to live.”
“I have a list of spending items for Saskatchewan. I want you to think about how good these items are. Don't think about whether we can afford them or whether it's the government's job.”