Finance

In question period on finance, members exchanged views on the economy and jobs. The Conservatives pointed to new job numbers showing 47,000 full-time jobs lost and unemployment at seven percent, with youth unemployment double the overall rate, and argued that federal borrowing and spending were raising living costs and asked when the government would change course. The Liberals responded that the Conservatives oppose affordability supports like child care, dental care and school food programs, and said the government had lowered the deficit and pointed to other positive economic news.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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