“The Prime Minister's economic plan is not working. The economy is barely growing, debt and interest rates are up, and he spends too much money. One in three Canadians now needs help from the government just to buy food.”

“Mr. Speaker, what do a leaky roof, a growing credit card bill and Canada have in common? The longer we ignore the problem, the more expensive it gets. Our economy is barely growing, borrowing is way up, and interest rates are on the rise. The Prime Minister promised to put the brakes on spending, but instead he is racking up crazy credit card debt. If his plan is working, why do 12.5 million Canadians, one in three people, need a grocery assistance benefit just to put food on the table?”

“The government is spending too much money. We face over $330 billion in deficits over five years, and debt interest will top $60 billion next year. That money should help struggling families instead. I want the government to bring its spending under control.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report is damning for the Liberal government. A deficit of more than $330 billion is projected over five years. Meanwhile, interest on the debt will be over $60 billion next year. That is money that will never be used to help Quebec and Canadian families who are struggling to make ends meet. The Liberals are spending recklessly, but it is Canadians who are paying the price. When will the government get its spending under control and stop using our children’s and grandchildren’s credit cards?”

“Canadians need good jobs, not government cheques. Economic growth is down to 0.9 percent and inflation is high. More people need food banks, but the government keeps bragging about the economy. The Liberals need to stop adding to the debt.”

“Mr. Speaker, what Canadians want is to have money in their pockets from a good job. That is what they need, not cheques from the government. On Friday, the Minister of Finance was bragging about the economic situation. The Parliamentary Budget Officer just trimmed her outlook for growth to 0.9%, and inflation is projected to be 2.8%. While the minister is patting himself on the back, families are struggling to make ends meet. I would invite the minister to take a look at the front page of the Journal de Québec. The number of requests for food assistance is skyrocketing. That is what life is like under the Liberals. They need to stop racking up endless debt.”

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