Finance

Question period focused on the government’s latest economic update, particularly the size of the federal deficit. The Conservative leader said the Prime Minister had doubled the previous deficit to $65 billion, that debt interest would cost families thousands of dollars, and repeatedly asked whether the government would stop spending and admit its economic choices were hurting Canadians. The Prime Minister replied that half the measures in the update were aimed at affordability, that the deficit had been reduced by $11 billion and debt lowered despite tariff and trade pressures, and pointed to savings, lower gas prices, grocery benefit cheques, and co-operation with provinces on energy and nuclear power. The exchange also featured repeated comparisons to Justin Trudeau’s record from the Conservative side and references to each side’s past positions and votes.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“Our economic update will make Canada stronger and more independent. Half of our plan will make life more affordable for Canadians. Our government's finances are the strongest in the G7.”
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Mr. Speaker, there are no limits when it comes to what is possible for Canada. The economic update is the next step in our plan to make Canada stronger, more resilient and more independent. Half of the initiatives that we are implementing are designed to make life more affordable for Canadians, and we are strengthening Canada’s fiscal position, which is the strongest in the G7.

Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“Our government is focused on the future. We have a plan to grow our economy and keep our government finances strong.”
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    “We are going to build Canada strong.”

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Mr. Speaker, I can sort of understand why the Leader of the Opposition is obsessed with my predecessor and obsessed with the past, but our government is focused on the future of this great country. We have a plan to strengthen our economic growth, which is the second fastest in the G7, and to strengthen our fiscal position, which is the best in the G7. We are going to build Canada strong for all.

Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“Even with trade conflicts and foreign wars, we lowered the deficit by $11 billion and reduced our debt. We will save Canadians $60 billion and cut spending on outside consultants by 20%.”
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Mr. Speaker, in the face of a tariff war, and in the face of an actual war, this government has reduced the deficit by $11 billion. This government has reduced the level of debt across the entire forecast horizon. This government is on track to deliver $60 billion of savings for Canadians. This government is on track to reduce spending on consultants by 20%. This government will build Canada strong for all.

Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“Our government is focused on lowering costs for Canadians. Half of our new plan helps with affordability. On June 5, 12 million people will get money for groceries and basic needs. Gas costs less now. We are also spending record money to train young workers for skilled jobs.”
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Mr. Speaker, I will not go there. This government is focused on affordability. Half of the measures in the update are to make life more affordable for Canadians. On June 5, I look forward to 12 million Canadians getting a cheque to help with groceries and essentials. There is also the lower cost of gasoline. We are building the country strong for all, including Canada’s youth with the biggest investment in apprenticeships in our history.

Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“The Conservatives voted against child care, medicine coverage, dental care, and grocery rebates. Our economy is growing faster than almost any other major country, and Canadians will remember that.”
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians will not forget that the member opposite voted against child care, voted against pharmacare, voted against dental care and voted against the groceries and essentials benefit, for which Canadians are going to see $500 cheques in a few weeks. Canadians will see the second-strongest growing economy in the G7. Conservatives would like to forget.

Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Liberal
“The member has been wrong about many things. Our government is working well with Alberta on energy and with Ontario on nuclear power to make Canada strong.”
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Mr. Speaker, he was wrong on crypto, wrong on Brexit and I could go on. However, does he know what this government is right on? It is about co-operative federalism. We are working with the great Province of Alberta to make sure that Canadian energy powers the world. It is about ensuring our competitiveness. It is about working with the Province of Ontario, and a premier who picks up my phone calls and works with us to put Darlington new nuclear into power. It is about building Canada strong for all.

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