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Question period focused on the economy. Conservative Harb Gill said Canada is the only G7 country facing a recession and accused the Prime Minister of changing his trade positions instead of doing real work. Liberal minister Steven MacKinnon pointed to global problems like trade wars and conflicts abroad, said the government has a plan centred on infrastructure, major projects and training workers, and asked the Conservatives to support it.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“Wars around the world are hurting the global economy. Our government has a plan to invest in building projects and job training for workers. The Conservatives should stop cheering for bad economic news and support our plan.”

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Mr. Speaker, Canadians are well aware of the headwinds facing the global economy: trade wars and actual wars in the Middle East and in Europe. This government has a plan: a plan for infrastructure, for major projects and for investing in people and skilled trades workers, giving our young people opportunities. I think Canadians are troubled by the enthusiasm and the glee that they witnessed when the Conservatives paraded in here this morning and trumpeted bad news in terms of these headwinds for the Canadian economy. It is time for the Conservatives to stop celebrating the challenges we face and get on board.

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