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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.

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Elizabeth May

Green
“I want the member to feel bad for arguing with someone who mentioned climate change. Climate change is very bad. I'm sad and scared about it.”
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