Martha Hall Findlay on Government Spending

In the House of Commons on February 11th, 2011. See this statement in context.

Government SpendingOral Questions

Liberal

Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Willowdale, ON

Mr. Speaker, Canadians are facing stark choices. It is the government's deep deficits and increasing debt that are forcing those choices.

We care about families. The Conservatives prefer fighter jets.

We prefer to be tough on the causes of crime. The Conservatives prefer to spend billions on U.S.-style megaprisons.

We prefer to see Canadians retire with dignity. The Conservatives prefer to give billions to a mere 5%, the wealthiest, the biggest companies.

What do the Conservatives not get about what Canadian families really need?

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