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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.

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Carlos Leitão

Liberal
“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?”
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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal
“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.”
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Gabriel Ste-Marie

Bloc Québécois
“I want to correct the record. Calling the Conservatives far right is wrong and cheapens our language. The two parties are not the same. Look, the Liberal government does many similar things to the Conservatives. If the Conservatives are far right then I think you could say the Liberals are far right too.”
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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal
“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.”
Our translation 58% shorter