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The Economy

During the debate on the economy, Conservatives stated that the economy is weakening, inflation is rising, and Liberal spending is increasing the national debt beyond original projections. They called on the government to address the affordability crisis facing Canadians. In response, a Liberal noted that Canada is projected to have the second fastest-growing economy in the G7 by 2027, and suggested that opposition parties oppose government plans designed to help with the cost of living.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Leslyn Lewis

Conservative
“The economy is getting weaker, prices are going up, and the Liberals are adding to the debt. Their deficit is 38 billion dollars higher than they promised. I want the government to admit that Canadians are facing an affordability crisis.”
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Madam Speaker, the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed what Canadians are feeling every day. The economy is weakening, inflation is on the rise and Liberal spending is driving up the debt. The Liberals’ projected deficit is now $38 billion higher than promised. After years of broken promises, why are the Liberals forcing Canadians to pay the price for their reckless spending with an affordability crisis? Just this week, they voted against recognizing the affordability crisis. When will the Liberals finally admit that one exists?

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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal

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“Canada's economy is expected to grow faster than almost every other major country by 2027. Conservatives talk a lot about the cost of living, but they keep voting against our plans to help Canadians. They should vote with the government to make life more affordable.”

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Madam Speaker, I know it is Friday, so let me give my Conservative colleagues a takeaway as they go to their ridings to help their constituents. They should probably talk about the fact that Canada is projected to have the second fastest-growing economy in the G7 in 2027. They probably should talk among themselves as to why they are voting against measures that will support Canadians with respect to affordability. Most of question period today was about affordability. The sad thing for the people watching at home is that they say they are asking questions and they are talking a good game, but when it is time to vote they are missing in action. Why will they not vote to support the government? I am sure that we—

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