Finance
During question period on finance, members debated government spending, borrowing, and the cost of living. Conservative members said the government is borrowing hundreds of billions more than promised, driving up debt, interest rates, and the cost of food, fuel, and homes, and they called for lower spending and taxes. Liberal members said the government is investing in jobs, wages, housing, and cost relief such as tax cuts and school food programs, and one pointed to the Bank of Canada’s finding that inflation is driven by global energy prices, along with job growth in Alberta.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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