“I want you to admit that your policies caused a recession and things are worse in Canada than anywhere else. You ruined the economy.”
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The Economy
The Conservatives pointed out Canada is the only G20 country in a recession and criticized the Liberal government's economic management. The Liberals blamed tariffs and global events for economic challenges, highlighted job growth and infrastructure investments, and accused the Conservatives of rooting against Canada's economy.
“You're spending too much. Debt is rising. Stop borrowing and calling it progress.”
“The economy is bad. I don't like that the Prime Minister won't say why. First he said one reason. Then another. Then another. He keeps changing his story. People can't afford food and he won't give a straight answer.”
“I don't think the government answers questions. I think Canada is in a recession. The government is borrowing a lot of money. The budget watchdog says it's more than planned. I want to know how much the Prime Minister will say it costs to fix it.”
“The economy is bad. The economy has shrunk for two quarters in a row. Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. Labour productivity is down. The government probably won't meet its fiscal targets. I want the Prime Minister to admit this. Are Canadians only technically doing worse after a decade of Liberal rule?”
“You caused the recession. The Prime Minister is in charge. Canada's economy is bad. Banks say growth will be slow. The US will grow more than us. The government is spending too much. Liberals are borrowing too much. Is Canada in a recession?”
“Canada's economy is bad. This government caused it. I want the Prime Minister to admit he made a recession. Are people better off than 10 years ago?”