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A debate on government spending and finance. During the debate, the Conservatives accused the Prime Minister of imitating President Trump by signing fake executive orders and hyping a memo as a trade deal, and claimed he is importing an American-style sovereign debt fund to enrich his friends.

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Cheryl Gallant

Conservative
“I don't like the Prime Minister's plan. It will spend more money we don't have. Debt is bad. He helps his friends with our money. This has failed before. Energy bills go up. More waste and higher costs. Who will he appoint this time?”
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