“Why won't you cut taxes to help with high gas and food prices like Conservatives want? Students in my office are worried about their future and the government is making it harder for people.”
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Adjournment Proceedings
In an adjournment debate, the Conservatives pressed the government on affordability issues, while the Liberals defended their targeted support measures and accused the Conservatives of wanting to cut programs. The debate was mostly talking points with little substance.
“We know life is expensive. We can't control world events, but we're giving money to lots of people. Don't worry, we'll do even more later.”
“The government is making life expensive. It's borrowing and spending too much. You could lower taxes and spend less. But you won't.”
“You might cut spending. I need voters to be afraid of that. I'm trying to scare voters by naming programs you voted against. Naming those programs makes me look generous and paints you as mean. I hope voters forget that all of those programs cost money and some of them don't work.”