“The government is spending too much. Adding debt is not sustainable. Taxpayers must spend $59 billion on interest payments this year. That's $3,400 for every Canadian family. The government doesn't care about our finances or our future. Seniors, families and youth deserve better. Under the Conservatives, Canada would spend less and do better.”
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The Conservatives pointed out the Liberals will have added $1 trillion to the national debt by 2030 since taking office, with $59 billion spent servicing that debt this year alone, equivalent to $3,400 per Canadian. The high cost of servicing this large debt was emphasized.