“Luxury meals on one government flight cost $95,000. The government spent $1 million on luxury meals in a year. Many Canadians are food-insecure. I want the government to spend less on itself and help people instead.”
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The Economy
In a debate on the economy, Conservatives criticized the government's spending on luxury meals and alleged ineffectiveness tackling food insecurity and recession. The Liberals defended their recently announced $3.2 billion strategy on food security and dismissed the Conservatives' arguments as unserious.
“I want Conservatives to propose ideas that will make a positive difference. I think the government's national food strategy announced yesterday is tangible. I want people to think the government has good ideas. I want people to think Conservatives don't care about Canadians.”
“I don't believe the Liberals will make food cheaper. They talk and talk but nothing happens. They spend money but it doesn't help. I want the government to spend and regulate less so food will be cheaper.”
“I want the government to spend $3.2 billion on my food programs. I say it will keep food cheap. We will build many things and make more jobs. That's good for Canada.”
“The Prime Minister said he would bring strength and stability. But Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. Liberal policies caused this. The Prime Minister should take responsibility, not make excuses. Does he admit his policies caused the crisis? Or will he pretend Canadians are not struggling?”
“I don't like that question. Canadians shouldn't trust Conservatives. There are wars and trade issues. We want to create jobs by diversifying trade.”