“I want to make the other party look bad. I'm going to say they're happy when Canadians struggle. That will make my party look good.”
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During a debate on the economy, the Conservatives pointed out Canada's recession and weak economic indicators under the Liberals, including high inflation and unemployment. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of being out of touch and in denial about how their policies have made things worse, while the Liberals touted their spending and benefits. The Bloc focused on regional issues in Quebec.