“Canada is the only G7 country in a recession. The government spent too much and now we owe over $1.4 trillion. Other countries face the same problems but they are not in a recession. The Prime Minister is to blame.”
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In a debate about the economy, the Conservative member criticized the Liberal government's tax hikes, anti-development laws, and reckless spending, noting that Canada is now the only G7 country in a recession and owes over $1.4 trillion.