“We want to say the economy is bad because of the other party. We want the Prime Minister to admit there is a recession.”
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The Economy
The Conservatives pointed out Canada is the only G20 country in recession with falling business investment and productivity, while household savings are at their lowest in years. The Liberals touted a recent jobs report showing 88,000 jobs created in May, a one-time top-up to a grocery benefit, and highlighted several large investments. Both sides traded partisan jabs but avoiding addressing root causes or proposing solutions for the struggling economy.
“The economy is getting worse. I want to blame the Prime Minister and the Liberals for the recession. Three slow quarters out of four is really bad.”
“Under the Liberals, Canada is failing and falling behind. Business investment is down. Productivity is down. We're the only G20 country in a recession. The Liberals' plan isn't working. They need to admit it.”
“The new job numbers are good but they don't make up for all the jobs lost earlier this year. People have less savings than ever under this Prime Minister. It's hard for families to afford food and rent. The Liberals call it a technical recession but Canadians are worse off after a decade with them in charge. The Prime Minister should explain that.”
“Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. The economy is shrinking. Labour productivity is getting worse. Investment is leaving. Government spending and debt are up. The Prime Minister's own economic watchdog downgraded the forecast. A government that won't admit the problem can't fix it. The Prime Minister should admit Canada is in a recession.”
“The government is spending too much. It's causing inflation, unemployment, and debt. Real people are hurting. The minister won't answer our questions.”