“I want to blame the government for causing a recession with their policies. It's not global forces, it's their fault. People can't afford things because of them.”
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The Economy
Members debated Canada's economic performance and policies. The Conservatives blamed Liberal policies for Canada being the only G20 country in a recession, and highlighted the cost of living crisis facing Canadians. The Liberals defended their record, citing job creation numbers and resilient economic performance. Both sides engaged in partisan attacks, criticizing each other's records and spending.
“I want to ignore your point and change the subject. Look at these new jobs we created instead. Never mind our policies, just focus on that number.”
“The Liberal MP I'm attacking is wrong. He claimed Conservatives did 'nothing' for the economy. But before I was elected, my riding had a Liberal MP. Under the Liberals, we got a carbon tax, anti-pipeline bill and tanker ban. Thousands of oil patch jobs were lost in Saskatchewan. I want this Saskatchewan MP to demand, in cabinet, that the Prime Minister cancel these policies so Canadians can afford to live.”
“I'm filling time by praising a past Liberal MP from Saskatchewan. I think he did more than all today's Conservative MPs from Saskatchewan put together. I'll say it again.”
“The other guy caused a recession. People are suffering. There's a lot of waste. Will you fix it?”
“Good news! The economy is recovering. We have strong job numbers and consumer spending, and wages are outpacing inflation. Our policies are working.”
“I blame the recession on the government's costly polices. Families are struggling under high taxes - 160 days just to pay the government. The government keeps spending and borrowing. Bad policies put us in recession.”
“You say you care about affordability and jobs, but you spent 25 hours blocking a bill that would directly support workers - a bill with $6,000 deductions for traveling workers. Filibustering doesn't help workers. Our government's policies are increasing skilled trade jobs.”
“The Prime Minister is out of touch. He spends big on fancy meals while Canadians need food banks. Cut the PM's pampered lifestyle and policies. Canadians can't afford them. We can't afford to live. He should reverse his failed approach before it causes a recession.”
“Don't look at the PM's catering bill. Their own leader wasted more on Stornoway. If anyone abused tax dollars, it's them. They have no right to challenge us on spending.”