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Question period focused on the economy and government spending. The Conservatives said Canada is in a recession and criticized the government over a reported $195,000 catering bill for three flights, asking when spending would be curbed. The Liberals responded that all travel rules are followed, said the allegation was not accurate, and argued the Conservatives keep repeating scripted questions while the government is focused on issues like trade disputes with the United States.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“Government members follow all travel rules. The Conservatives keep asking the same scripted questions instead of focusing on serious problems like foreign wars and trade fights with the United States. Our government has a plan for these challenges.”

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Mr. Speaker, of course, government members follow all federal regulations when they travel. The allegation was absurd. The Conservatives read the same questions prepared by their leader 32 times a question period. I think Canadians have taken note this morning of a very important thing. Conservatives paraded into the House with glee, while we know Canadians face historic headwinds, wars in the Middle East, war in Europe and a trade war with our closest neighbour and trading partner. Canadians know that the government has a plan.

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