“The Prime Minister's budget will add $37 billion in debt this year. Interest on the debt is $3,400 per Canadian. Canadians are struggling with rising prices. I want the Prime Minister to provide relief and affordability.”
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The debate was about the federal budget and economy. The Conservatives criticized the Liberals for increasing debt and spending, while the Liberals defended their economic policies and investments. Both sides took partisan shots at each other rather than having a substantive discussion of the issues.
“I'm not going to engage with your point about debt and struggling Canadians. Instead I'll make a quip about the Conservatives and talk about our economic plan.”
“Ignore the past. Cheer for our leader now. I want to cheer for my party's spending on programs in yesterday's budget.”
“I want to blame the Prime Minister for Canadians struggling. The news says the country is in economic decline. That's the Liberals fault. I want the government to spend more money now and say it's for relief.”
“I want the government to spend lots of money. The government will take credit for creating jobs. I want the other side to cheer for my plan. My plan is simple: The government should do everything.”
“The other party spends too much. Our country has too much debt. Taxpayers pay for it. That takes money away from other things people want. I want the other party to stop spending so people can keep more of their own money.”
“The other party is bad. I want to help car workers. I spent a lot of money on that. I'm glad a company is investing. My plan is good.”