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The Economy

In a debate on the Economy, the Conservatives criticized the Liberal government for excessive spending and prioritize how Liberal policies have failed Canadians struggling with affordability. Meanwhile, the Liberals defending their recent targeted benefit and tax cuts, and claimed the high ground on affordability without admitting any fault.

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Hon. Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“The other party says we should cut gas taxes and spending, but they won't say which programs are wasteful. I want the other party to list exactly what they would cut. Do they want to cut programs that spend money in my province?”
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Hon. Wayne Long

Liberal
“I'm ignoring your points. I just want to cheer for our government spending and programs, and claim they help families.”
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