“Seniors needing to choose between medication and food is bad. I want you to give me credit for caring about this problem. I'll list many existing programs and payments to show you the government is helping seniors.”
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A debate on a Conservative motion to lower fuel prices and costs of living. The Conservatives said the government isn't doing enough to help Canadians struggling with high gas prices and inflation. The Bloc accused both the Liberals and Conservatives of being too pro-oil. The Liberals touted their existing affordability measures and accused the Conservatives of failing to support them.
“I want to use a question about seniors to guess what my opponents might do. Do you think those bad people would cut this giant spending program?”
“I want to use this chance to attack my opponents. I say my party is very good to seniors. The other party, the bad party, did not help seniors at all. Our party is the one who helps seniors.”
“I want to cheer for our team. The Prime Minister is strong and healthy. We understand everything and we can do it all at once. Our economy will be great and everyone will be happy. The Prime Minister's agenda is big and all the Liberals are here for Canadians.”