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Cost of Living

The debate focused on the issue of the cost of living and rising interest rates. A member of the Conservative Party stated that market predictions and indicators suggest interest rates are likely to increase, which would lead to higher mortgage payments for Canadians. This member argued that the government’s level of spending is the cause of inflation and the resulting rise in rates, and therefore called on the government to reduce its expenditures to improve affordability.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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