“You claim things are good but families still can't buy groceries. How will you make life more affordable?”
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A debate on the economy where the Conservatives criticized the government's handling of inflation and food affordability, and the Liberals discussed their spending plans and accused the Conservatives of having a hidden austerity agenda. Much of the back-and-forth involved personal barbs and accusations rather than substantive discussion of economic policy.
“You say we spend too much, but you won't say what you'd cut. What would you take from your own riding?”
“I'm not going to answer your question.”
“You are spending too much. People can't afford food. It's not okay to just put it all on the credit card and say everything is fine.”
“We are spending more money to help businesses that make food. If businesses make more food, maybe the price will be lower for Canadians. I want the government to seem helpful by giving money away.”