“I think a fund that uses government to attract billions of dollars is good. We will see a stronger economy. Conservative ideas of getting out of the way won't work. I want a government and Prime Minister who understands and grows the economy. The Conservative plan is bad.”
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The opposition day motion calls for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund. MPs debated the proposal, with Conservatives arguing the government has no surpluses to put into such a fund and is effectively putting debt on a credit card. Liberals defended the concept, comparing it to previous proposals, but acknowledged work remains to be done on climate and spending priorities.
“The opposition should stop criticizing our new fund and its name. They waste time on slogans instead of real debate. Our fund will make Canada strong. We are responsible and have a vision. The opposition has no plan.”
“I want to skip to the next part of the schedule, instead of continuing the debate we're supposed to be having now.”