“I want the government to stop spending so much money. Our national debt is too high. Our deficit is too high. This government is spending and spending with no regard for the future. Everything costs more and our children will pay for it later.”
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“I'm filling time with kind words about programs to train our workforce. Let's keep spending lots of money. We'll hire some people, mostly young people, to help build a train. It will be great.”
“The high-speed rail project is nice but people are poor now. The government spends too much and the cost of living is too high. The Liberals tax you too much.”
“We need to spend $6 billion dollars to hire more skilled trade workers.”
“The government spends too much. Young people need better options. Debt is out of control.”
“I want young people to have jobs. The government should spend on specific projects in my area to make that happen.”
“How much will Canadians have to pay later because of all the government's spending and debt today?”
“The PBO said our deficits are becoming smaller. We're growing government very fast. Spend more with us on what I want.”
“The ratio he bragged about hides all the provincial debt. Does he want to take your pension to pay for his deficits?”
“Mr. Speaker, my response to the concern raised by the opposition about our country's debt-to-GDP ratio is simple: our economy is strong, and I don't have time for leaders who lack real-world experience. Let's focus on building a stronger Canada.”