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A debate on the state of Canada's economy and cost of living. The Conservatives pointed out the high number of Canadians relying on food banks and criticized the Liberal government's large deficit spending. The Liberals defended their social program spending, arguing it helps families in need.

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Gérard Deltell

Conservative
“People are hungry under the Liberals. Children are hungry. The deficit is big. The Prime Minister should admit he is expensive and hurting people.”
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Gérard Deltell

Conservative
“You used to be good at managing money. But now you're in a government with a huge $67 billion deficit. The problem is this government keeps launching new programs but they don't work. 2.2 million people still need food banks. I respected you but what do you think of your colleagues' failure now?”
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