“The economy is shrinking. Canadians are struggling to keep up with rising costs. The government is spending too much and failing to meet its own targets. We need a plan to get the economy growing, protect people's pay, and give Canadians hope again.”
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A debate about the economy where the Conservatives criticized the Liberal government's handling of the economy, pointing out Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. The Liberals focused on arguing over terminology to label the recession rather than addressing the substantive economic issues raised.