“Canada is in a recession. The Liberals won't admit it. Canadians have it rough. They need food banks. Houses cost too much. Businesses invest less. Banks say growth is bad. The Prime Minister had three bad quarters. Canada is in a recession. When will things get better?”
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Conservative Gérard Deltell said Canada is in a recession and criticized the Liberals for not acknowledging it, while many Canadians are struggling and relying on food banks. He said the Liberals play with words instead of facing reality.