“The government spends too much money. I want to spend much less money. Canadians have less money because the government spends too much.”
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The Economy
In a debate about the economy, the Conservatives pointed out Canada is the only G20 country in a recession under the current Liberal government, and that Canadian families are feeling the squeeze from low pay, high bills, and unaffordable housing.