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The Economy

Question period focused on the state of the Canadian economy and the cost of living. Conservative members said Canada is in a recession, citing a United Way survey showing most Canadians are anxious about finances and rising food bank use, and argued that after a decade of Liberal government young people cannot afford homes and the national debt is growing; they asked when the government would change its policies. Liberal ministers replied with figures they said showed the economy is strong, including 88,000 new jobs in May, a growing trade surplus, major nation-building projects and investment, and pointed to affordability measures such as the groceries and essentials benefit, $10-a-day child care and school food programs, saying the opposition votes against these supports. Some answers also referenced regional investments such as spending at 5 Wing Goose Bay and small craft harbours.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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