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The Economy

In a debate supposedly about the economy, the Liberals mostly just congratulated themselves and talked about spending $6 billion to train skilled trades workers, without really addressing the actual economic challenges facing young Canadians.

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Tim Watchorn

Liberal
“I want the government to claim we fixed every problem for young Canadians by spending more money.”
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Hon. Anna Gainey

Liberal
“We plan to spend $6 billion of taxpayer money to create 100,000 skilled trades jobs. This will help young people in regions like Contrecoeur and Matawinie.”
Our translation 67% shorter