“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.”
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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'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.”
“Good news! The economy is recovering. We have strong job numbers and consumer spending, and wages are outpacing inflation. Our policies are working.”
“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.”
“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.”