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An exchange where the Conservatives raised concerns about the mounting national debt under the Liberals, who responded by touting the endorsements of a spring economic update from Edmonton business leaders. Basically, the Conservatives warned of fiscal unsustainability while the Liberals cited support from business groups who stand to gain.

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Hon. Eleanor Olszewski

Liberal
“I want Edmonton MPs to support our economic plan. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce CEO said that businesses like it. Support our plan because businesses like it.”
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