Finance
During question period on finance, the Conservatives said the government is spending more than it takes in, which they argued has driven up taxes, inflation, and the cost of living, and they cited the roughly $58 billion annual cost of interest on the national debt; they called on the Prime Minister to cut spending. Liberal members responded by pointing to their affordability measures, including child care funding, grocery rebates, easier automatic tax filing for remote communities, lower gas taxes, school food programs, and investments in farmers and food processors.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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