“I know blaming just one government is silly. But I want voters to think only the current government makes gas prices go up. I want voters to think my party's plan would make gas cheap.”
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A debate on taxation where the Conservatives blamed the Liberals for high gas prices and carbon taxes, while the Liberals attributed it to global factors and conflicts in the Middle East. The two sides mostly talked past each other without much substantive discussion of tax policy.
“You say I'm delusional, but you're the one not living in reality. High gas prices aren't just global oil prices - they're a Canada problem. It's the Liberal carbon tax and our weak dollar from a weak economy. Adopt our plan - unblock oil and gas and make Canada strong and affordable at home.”