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The Economy

During Question Period on the economy, Conservatives said Canada is in a recession, that food bank use and child poverty are at record levels, and that families are borrowing to afford food and housing while the Prime Minister spent nearly a million dollars on inflight catering during travel to the G7 summit. They asked the government to change its spending and economic policies so Canadians can afford to live. Liberal ministers pointed to the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit, a $1-billion investment in food infrastructure and terminals, increased competition, the national school food program, and Canada’s hitting its 2% NATO target, attracting foreign investment, and signing 20 economic and defence agreements. Several exchanges also turned into disputes between members over who had stood up for Saskatchewan and whether Conservatives vote against programs that help people in their own ridings.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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