“The government spends so much money. I don't like that. I want to point at something else people don't like. Maybe that will make the government stop spending money.”
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The fall economic update included $6 billion for training young people in trades. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of out-of-control deficits and wasting money, while the Liberals attacked the Conservatives for opposing specific major projects.
“I want the other party to vote yes for more spending. That will make more jobs. I hope that will help.”
“This government spends so much money but gets nothing done. Things are too expensive. Young people can't find jobs. The Prime Minister says young people have to make sacrifices, but he just keeps spending more. Liberals need to stop using the credit card and actually help young people.”
“The Conservatives don't like my programs. I want taxpayers to spend lots of money so I can say it creates jobs. Conservatives are against all my big projects. I want to cheer for big expensive plans in my riding.”