“Our economy is doing well. In May, we added 88,000 jobs, including 154,000 full-time jobs and 27,000 in construction. Our trade surplus grew, and the government just signed 5 billion dollars in new contracts.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians know that in May, we created 88,000 jobs. Canadians know that in May, there were 154,000 full-time jobs. Canadians know that 27,000 of these jobs were in the construction sector. Canadians know that the trade surplus grew in April and May. Canadians know that, just yesterday, the Prime Minister announced 13 contracts worth $5 billion. Canadians know this—”

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“Our economy faces real pressure from trade problems with the United States. Many small businesses closed under the previous Conservative government, but our government is helping businesses recover.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are going to keep going. Canadians know that, under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, 5,000 small businesses closed their doors. Canadians know that the Canadian economy is under pressure from the United States. No, that is not an excuse. I heard my colleagues say that the international context is an excuse. Come on, how could that be an excuse? It is very real, very tangible. There is a trade war being waged by a partner that used to be trustworthy but is not anymore. We in the government are helping businesses get back on track, and we are going to succeed.”

“The Conservatives complain about government spending making prices go up. But they will not say which programs they want to cut, like health care, dental care, or school food.”

“Mr. Speaker, the summer adjournment is almost here, but one mystery remains unsolved. What exactly counts as inflationary spending? Does health care count? Does dental care count? Does the Canada child benefit count? Does the national school food program count? The Conservatives keep going on and on about inflationary spending, but they cannot pinpoint which of these items constitutes inflationary spending.”

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“The Conservatives vote against the help we offer Canadians, like the grocery benefit and our bill to stop high prices. I want them to support these bills instead of just complaining.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is confusing to us on this side how, every day, the members of the opposition party vote against every support for Canadians, yet they raise the issue. This month, Canadians will get the groceries and essentials benefit. The Conservatives voted against it. We are taking action against surveillance pricing to stop price gouging. How could they help people do that? They could support the bill. What are they doing? They are not doing it. For a change, I suggest they try supporting some of the measures to help Canadians instead of just talking down the economy.”

“Our plan to manage immigration is working. Temporary residents are down by 73 percent, asylum claims are down by 63 percent, and rents have dropped for 20 months.”

“Mr. Speaker, that colleague has asked that question a number of times, and it has been answered. Let me tell him what Canadians do want to know. Canadians know that the government is focused on building a stronger economy to responsibly manage migration. We have tightened our processes, and the latest numbers prove it: the temporary resident population is down 73%; asylum claims are down 63%; the non-permanent resident population has dropped for 18 consecutive months; and asking rents have dropped for 20 months. Numbers do not lie, and our plan is working.”

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