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In question period on finance, Conservative member Luc Berthold asked the government to stop borrowing and spending, saying the Liberals have added one trillion dollars to the national debt over ten years and that this debt leads to higher taxes, higher grocery, housing and gas prices, and less money for families. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly responded for the government, saying Canada is in a tariff war and the government is supporting sectors such as auto, copper, aluminum and steel, including $1.5 billion in new investments announced that morning while cutting government operating costs. She also said Canada has the second-highest economic growth among G7 countries and the strongest financial position in the G7, and that the government is sticking to its economic plan. Berthold followed up by repeating his call for the government to stop spending, citing affordability pressures.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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