Madam Speaker, Canadians are working hard. They are doing everything right, and still they are struggling to make ends meet. Families are stretched thin, seniors are struggling to afford heat, and parents are helping their adult children to pay rent.
Meanwhile, the federal government is piling on debt, driving up inflation and leaving Canadians with the consequences. Canada's fiscal watchdog just downgraded Canada's economic outlook and warned that the Liberal government is failing to meet its own fiscal target. Federal debt is projected to keep rising, with the interest costs alone expected to reach $83 billion annually within the next few years. That is $83 billion just in interest payments. That means less money for health care, less money for seniors and less money for veterans, all because the government cannot control its spending.
In Lethbridge, people and businesses alike are already feeling the strain. Canadians deserve responsible fiscal management, real relief from the cost of living, and an economy that creates good jobs and gives families the chance to get ahead. When will the Liberal government take responsibility for its actions, reverse the—