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Finance

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.

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Leslyn Lewis

Conservative
“You're spending too much. How much will you sell off to spend even more?”
Our translation 83% shorter

Leslyn Lewis

Conservative
“You're spending too much. Canadians are suffering. Selling assets is a bad plan.”
Our translation 84% shorter

Andrew Lawton

Conservative
“Everything the Liberals do is expensive for Canadians. I think Canadians would be better off if the government spent a lot less.”
Our translation 80% shorter

Andrew Lawton

Conservative
“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?”
Our translation 62% shorter

Rachael Thomas

Conservative
“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.”
Our translation 77% shorter

Rachael Thomas

Conservative
“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?”
Our translation 71% shorter

Cathay Wagantall

Conservative
“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.”
Our translation 63% shorter