“Liberal borrowing and spending makes everything cost more. Liberals spend, so taxes go up. Canadians have trouble buying groceries. High prices and taxes are the Prime Minister's fault.”
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In a debate about government finances, the Conservatives asked about the cost of living and Liberal borrowing increasing it, while the Liberal response was to complain about repetitive questions rather than answering the substance.
“I want to change the subject. I don't want to talk about high prices and borrowing. I want to talk about how the other guys ask annoying questions.”