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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.

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Hon. Joël Lightbound

Liberal
“I want the other party to vote yes for more spending. That will make more jobs. I hope that will help.”
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Hon. Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“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.”
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