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During question period on the economy, the Conservative member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley said budget 2026 adds too much debt, that there is no trade deal with the United States, and that money is going to consultants, and he asked the government to stop adding debt and make life more affordable. The Liberal minister replied that the budget helps with the cost of living, citing a 50% increase to the Canada groceries and essentials benefit in 2027, over $610 million to lower food costs in the north, and measures letting workers keep more of their earnings.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Ellis Ross

Conservative
“The new budget adds too much debt and will make life even more expensive in my riding. Almost 30% of Canadians live in homes that struggle to pay for basic needs. I want the Prime Minister to stop adding debt and make life affordable.”
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government’s new mastered-by-debt budget will make life even more unaffordable in Skeena—Bulkley Valley. There is no trade deal with the United States, $765 billion on the costly national credit card and more money for the Prime Minister’s consulting friends. While the Prime Minister’s friends benefit, last month nearly 30% of Canadians aged 15 and older lived in a household struggling to meet basic financial needs. When will the Prime Minister stop piling on generational debt and start making life more affordable for Canadians?

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Rebecca Alty

Liberal
“Our budget helps Canadians with the cost of living. It gives more money to people for groceries, spends over $610 million to lower food costs in the north, and lets workers keep more of what they earn.”

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Mr. Speaker, our government understands the pressure Canadians are facing, and budget 2026 delivers concrete, affordable measures, including increasing the Canada groceries and essentials benefit by 50% in 2027, providing up to $1,290 for an individual and $2,570 for a family of four; investing $610.3 million in nutrition north to lower food costs in northern communities; and introducing the build Canada workers benefit to help workers keep more in their pocket. Budget 2026 delivers affordability relief today while building a stronger—

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