“Look, we face some problems. Conservatives are just talking and talking. But we're doing a lot of stuff to make Canada's economy grow. Exports are doubling! Lots of people are investing here! It means we're doing a good job. Conservatives just want to talk very loud instead.”
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The Economy
The Economy. Members traded partisan barbs over the state of Canada's economy, with the Conservatives arguing it is shrinking and in recession while the Liberals cited investments being made and claimed Canada will have the second-fastest growing economy in the G7. The debate was highly partisan with both sides talking past each other and mainly focused on scoring political points rather than substantive discussion of economic issues.
“In the last election Canadians chose our guy. He's really good with business stuff. We will make Canada's economy the best in the world! Look, we're spending lots of money on things like roads and houses and army stuff. We're going to make the economy strong by spending money. We're cutting taxes too. Those other guys? All they do is talk in parking lots with silly props.”
“I want to talk about my party's spending. We promised a lot of money for harbours. I say creating jobs in fishing is good. There are also millions for collecting abandoned fishing gear. I think our programs are making the economy strong.”
“I don't like your criticism of our economy. I will talk about apprenticeship programs and spending projects instead to make our government look good. I think you should stop complaining and talk to people who have jobs.”
“I want to defend the government against these attacks. Bank of Canada says don't focus too narrowly. But I say the economy is good! Almost the fastest! Foreign money is coming in. Wages are up. We're really not so bad, even if the world causes trouble.”
“I want to look optimistic. I want to say Canada's economy is strong because we spent a lot on many things. I want to ignore that other person's specific complaints about jobs and food and just cheer.”
“I want to talk about how great our economy is doing. Look at all these deals and agreements we made! Countries are choosing Canada. I'm not going to address the recession or job losses.”