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Question period focused on the economy and the cost of living. A Conservative member cited a United Way survey showing rising financial anxiety and poverty, said government management has caused a recession, and asked the Prime Minister to reverse policies the party called costly. A Liberal member described people in her riding, including seniors and vulnerable women, saying the government’s groceries and essentials benefit is helping them.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Dominique Vien

Conservative
“The government's poor management has caused a recession, and more Canadians are living in poverty. I want the Prime Minister to reverse his costly policies so people can get ahead.”

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    “Canada is the only G20 country in a recession.”

    Said 104 times by 61 members since May 29.

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Mr. Speaker, as my colleague said, a United Way survey confirms that this government is a disaster, as 60% of Canadians are feeling financial anxiety and 22% of Canadians have personally experienced poverty, compared to 19% last year. Under this Prime Minister, Canada is the only G20 country in a recession, and it is because of this government’s mismanagement. We have said it before and we will say it again. When will the Prime Minister finally reverse his costly policies so Canadians can finally get ahead financially?

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Marie-Gabrielle Ménard

Liberal
“Vulnerable women and seniors in my riding told me that the government benefit for groceries and essentials is really helping them.”
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Mr. Speaker, I do not know where you were last Friday, but I was at the Cercle de fermières Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve. I wish everyone could share that experience. In fact, what I heard the most about was the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. The Cercle de fermières Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve is made up of dozens and dozens of women, including many seniors, most of whom are in a somewhat more vulnerable situation. They told me that it was a real help. That is what Canadians expect right now. These are concrete measures.

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