“Life has gotten more expensive for Canadians. Our budget and economic update will build a stronger economy and lower costs. I want the minister to explain how.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past year, Canadians have had to adapt to a rapidly changing world, one that is unpredictable, more complex, more unstable and, for many, more expensive. Last fall, on this side of the House, we responded to these changes with a solid budget, budget 2025. It is a plan to build a stronger and more resilient economy, leading to lower costs for Canadians. Yesterday’s economic update is the next step. It is the next step in really continuing the work. I have a question for the Minister of Government Transformation. Could he explain—”

“Our new economic plan helps 12 million Canadians pay for groceries and everyday needs. It also spends money on job training, sports, and big projects that will support 60,000 jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Bourassa for the question. Yesterday, the Minister of Finance presented a plan for a strong Canada, a more prosperous Canada where the prosperity is shared by all. Our plan includes the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will help 12 million Canadians, who will receive their first payment on June 5. It includes historic investments in sport and in workforce training. It includes major projects that will unlock tens of billions of dollars, more than $125 billion in investments that will support 60,000 jobs across the country. In short, this is the plan of a smart, caring government. It is a prudent plan, a confident plan and a responsible plan.”