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The Economy

During members’ statements on the economy, Kerry Diotte of the Conservatives said Canadians are struggling with the cost of living, citing a Salvation Army report that one in three Canadians is skipping meals because they cannot afford groceries. He said the government is spending too much and that deficits are doubling, and he called for a federal budget that cuts spending and debt, as well as the removal of federal gas taxes and a pause on the sales tax on gas until the summer. No other members’ statements on the topic were recorded in this sample.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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