“You're spending too much. How much will you sell off to spend even more?”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
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The spring budget update shows the government continuing a path of high deficits and spending. In the discussion, Conservatives criticized the growing debt and got no real answers, while Liberals bragged about Canada's economy compared to other countries rather than addressing the concerns.
“We're doing great. The economy is strong and we're making jobs. Don't worry about selling assets, everything is fine.”
“You're spending too much. Canadians are suffering. Selling assets is a bad plan.”
“I ignore your point about high costs and debt. I want taxpayers to spend on these Liberal projects. Expensive projects will help Liberals win votes in those Ontario ridings.”
“Everything the Liberals do is expensive for Canadians. I think Canadians would be better off if the government spent a lot less.”
“I'm going to talk about big spending and ignore concerns about the deficit. I want Canadians to think our spending is making the economy strong.”
“That guy won't answer the question. The budget has the same old excuses. The government keeps borrowing and spending. Taxes and prices are up. Why should taxpayers pay for the government spending more than it has?”
“That guy's complaint is old news. I promise we're cutting taxes and giving people money. That proves we're making life easier! Don't look at our leader's lack of real experience.”
“You guys said you'd be different, but you're spending even more money and making everything cost more. Canadians are hurting. Admit your fancy talk is just spin.”
“Don't trust them. Look at all our deals and spending instead. Ignore their specifics because we don't want to answer that. I'll enthusiastically list tangential statistics instead so you think we're doing a good job. And look, a provincial agreement did stuff! So constructions costs must be the other guys' fault somehow, got it? Focus on our wins! Our fiscal position is great, they say.”
“The real problem is that you spend way too much. You're bragging about deals while Canadians pay for your huge deficits. Why won't you stop saddling people with debt and get your spending under control?”
“I'm filling time by listing unrelated things Canada is doing okay at. None of this actually answers why we doubled the deficit. I just hope people will feel good and ignore the problem.”
“The government keeps spending more of your money. Doubling the deficit hasn't improved anything for regular Canadians. It just sticks the next generation with more debt to pay off. We need to stop this before it gets even worse.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I want people to feel good about resource jobs in my area. Don't compare us to a perfect green fantasy. Compare us to the realistic alternatives that exist right now.”