“I want the government to spend less so Canadians can keep more of their money. Higher costs, taxes, and debt are bad! They make it too hard for families to get by.”
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“Families are struggling with high gas prices, expensive rent, and costly groceries. People are desperate for discounted food. I want the Prime Minister to take this seriously and act.”