“The economy is transforming. Our plan created 88,000 full-time private sector jobs. That's twice the rate of the U.S. More Canadians and Canadian women are working than Americans. I'm saying nice things about our plan and the economy while ignoring the insolvencies and recession you brought up.”
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The Economy
The Conservatives and Liberals squabbled over economic data and traded accusations, with the Conservatives claiming Canada is in a recession with rising bankruptcies and unemployment, while the Liberals touted job growth numbers and accused the Conservatives of lacking faith in Canada. The usual partisan bickering ensued without much substantive discussion of economic policy or solutions.
“I want Canadians to believe the economy is good. Look, lots of Canadians have jobs. More women are working than in America. Businesses are investing. We have high foreign investment. Our trade numbers look good. The opposition is wrong to doubt Canada's economy. I'm the best leader to keep it strong.”
“I want to talk about good numbers, not whatever my opponent asked about. 0.4% growth is really 5% if you stretch it out. We have more jobs than the US. Our economy is fine.”