“The world economy is facing tough times, especially because of the conflict in the Middle East. But our government has a plan to invest in Canada, our workers, our young people, and our industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is odd to see the Conservatives looking so pleased this morning. I do not understand their attitude this morning. I know the people of Portneuf. They are watching question period this morning. Those who are watching understand that the world is facing headwinds in the global economy. People understand that there is a conflict in the Middle East, the most significant conflict we have seen in terms of energy. However, because I know the people of Portneuf well, I know that they know that we have a plan. We have a plan to invest in our country, a plan to invest in our young people, a plan to invest in our workers and our industry. That is exactly what we are going to do.”

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“Housing and food cost too much. We cut taxes, sent grocery money, funded school meals, and are building homes. The opposition voted against all of this.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are still hearing rhetoric from the other side. On this side of the House, we know that the cost of housing and food are the biggest expenses for families. That is why we cut taxes for 22 million Canadians and why a groceries benefit for 12 million Canadians will be deposited into their accounts next week. We also put in place a school food program for 400,000 children. We created Build Canada Homes. We have already reached agreements to build tens of thousands of units, with the work scheduled to start in the coming weeks. They voted against all these measures. They need to stop showing contempt for Canadians. My question for them is this: When will they get out of their echo chamber, listen to Canadians and get to work?”

“Canada is not in a recession. Our economy is hurting because of foreign wars, high fuel prices, and low investment, but we have a plan to fix it.”

“Mr. Speaker, let us be clear: Canada is not in a recession. I could tell the member that, per capita, the GDP rose in the first quarter, but I am not going to say that. I could have also told him that the financial markets have completely ignored this message and that they are not in turmoil over it. What I can say, however, is that the Canadian economy is suffering directly from the impact of the trade war and is suffering directly from the impact of the war in the Middle East. Fuel prices are very high. Investment is down, due to uncertainty. That is the problem, but we have a plan.”

“The other side is harassing me and trying to silence me. They cannot do that here.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am very surprised. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! I believe this is straight harassment from that side. It is trying to shut me up. You cannot do that. We are supposed to be able to— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”

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“Canada is not in a recession. However, our economy is threatened by U.S. tariffs because we rely heavily on trade with them. We have a plan to deal with this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will say it again: Canada is not in a recession. Statistics Canada has never said that we are in a recession. The financial markets will determine that. There is no cause for alarm. However, our economy is under threat. Our economy is directly affected by the tariffs. We are the only G7 country that borders the United States, and we are heavily dependent on trade with the United States. That is our problem, and we have a plan to address it.”