Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister campaigned as the “man with the plan”, but so far he is still following Justin Trudeau's plan, so let us take a look at the results.
Canada is staring down the barrel of a recession and the potential loss of 100,000 jobs. Unemployment is now at 7%, the highest in nearly a decade outside COVID. There has been effectively no job growth since January. Over 1.6 million Canadians are now unemployed and, on average, are spending 22 weeks, nearly half a year, without a job. One in five young people cannot find work. Food banks are seeing record numbers. Missed mortgage payments are up, grocery prices are skyrocketing, and according to the 2025 Canada food price report, the average family of four will spend an extra $800 on groceries this year.
Canadians are working harder than ever yet falling further and further behind. That is why the House voted for the government to present a budget this spring. It is time the Prime Minister reeled in his reckless spending so Canadians can finally catch a break.