What they said. What they meant.

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-12 / Sitting 135 / No matching statements

During question period, the Conservatives slammed the Liberals for excessive spending, pointing to things like $141 billion in new spending, a $67 billion deficit, and the PM spending $159,000 on inflight meals for a single trip. They argued this reckless spending has plunged Canada into a recession, with Canada being the only G20 country in that situation. The Liberals defended their economic record, citing organizations like the IMF and OECD saying Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7, and stats showing Canada's economy created 88,000 jobs in May. Beyond the economic tit-for-tat and blaming each other's parties for Canada's situation, not much of substance was discussed in terms of actual solutions or policy ideas.