“'You're spending too much on yourself while Canadians struggle to afford food. Stop wasting taxpayer money on luxury meals and step out of your bubble to see reality.'”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
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Finance
In the finance debate, Conservatives criticized the Prime Minister's expensive inflight catering while many Canadians struggle to afford food. Liberals defended their record, touting trade deals and foreign investment while accusing Conservatives of wanting to deny dental care and child benefits to Canadians. The debate consisted mostly of partisan talking points with little substantive discussion of fiscal policy.
“'He's getting big contracts to build planes in Quebec. Good jobs!'”
“The Prime Minister spent too much of your money on fancy food. He should eat cheaper. The people of Beauce can't afford his meals.”
“You would spend too much by not giving your riding free dental care. You would spend too much by not giving parents in your riding money. You are bad at spending less.”
“It looks bad that the Prime Minister spent lots of money on fancy airplane food. Canadians are struggling to afford food. I want you to think the Prime Minister spends money on himself instead of caring about Canadians who need help.”
“We are helping Canadians who are struggling to afford things. We are doing lots of things to help. The Conservatives aren't helping. The Conservatives don't want to help vulnerable people. I want you to think the Conservatives are bad.”