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The Conservatives blamed the Liberals for Canada being the only G20 country in a recession after a decade of mismanagement, with 38% of Canadians struggling with food insecurity according to a United Way poll.

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Brad Redekopp

Conservative
“I want to blame the Liberals for everything bad that happens to Canadians. People are poor and hungry because of the Liberals. I don't like the Prime Minister spending money on food for his jet. It's wrong for him to eat expensive food while Canadians struggle. The Liberals caused a recession and Canadians are suffering.”
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