The Economy

Question period focused on the economy and jobs, with several exchanges about Quebec. Conservatives said the province has lost 91,000 jobs this year, that young people are struggling to find work and housing, and that the government is spending too much and piling up debt; one member also cited a land lease costing the government far more than its annual rent and asked the Prime Minister to stop wasteful spending. Liberals pointed to investments they said are creating jobs, including $6 billion for training young people in the building trades, a new Airbus order of 150 aircraft in Mirabel, funding for Kruger in Trois-Rivières, and the start of the Matawinie graphite mine in Quebec, which they described as the largest in North America and a step toward energy sovereignty.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Eric Lefebvre, Richmond—Arthabaska

Conservative
“The government is wasting money by leasing land for 20 million dollars that is only worth 13,500 dollars a year. Meanwhile, young people cannot find jobs or homes. I want the Prime Minister to apologize and stop this wasteful spending.”
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Mr. Speaker, here is proof of how ridiculous the Liberals are. A company is leasing a piece of land for $13,500 a year and subletting it to the government for $20 million. That is Liberal management. Right now, it is harder for our young people to find a job than it has been for 50 years. They are struggling to find jobs, secure housing and put food on the table. They can no longer dream of owning a home or starting a family. Will the Prime Minister apologize for what he said about our children and stop spending on our children’s credit card?

Bernard Généreux, Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata

Conservative
“Quebec has lost 91,000 jobs this year, and the government is spending too much money. Young people will have to pay for this debt. I want the government to stop spending so much.”
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Mr. Speaker, I challenge the Liberal Prime Minister to look a young Quebecker in the eye and tell them that the economy is doing well. How can he justify the 91,000 jobs lost so far this year in Quebec, including 43,000 in April alone? The Liberal Prime Minister is racking up endless credit card debt, and our young people will be getting a bill that they will never be able to pay. It is unbelievable. When will the Liberal government stop making costly budgets and give the next generation hope and a chance?

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