OTTAWA — Conservative Chief Pierre Poilievre is stepping up his assault on Liberal insurance policies with a name for an emergency parliamentary debate on the economic system.
Statistics Canada stated Friday the economic system contracted barely for the second quarter in a row to begin the 12 months — a benchmark that meets some definitions of a technical recession.
Some economists stated the recession discuss was untimely, arguing that whereas Canada’s economic system is gentle, the declines are marginal and don’t meet the definition of a widespread downturn.
In an open letter to Mark Carney on Sunday, Poilievre says a debate would give the prime minister an opportunity to inform Canadians about his plan to enhance issues.
Poilievre says it could additionally enable his celebration to share plans for an financial turnaround.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated Friday he stays assured in regards to the economic system, noting the federal government plans to make generational investments in housing, infrastructure and innovation.
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