The Impact of Prime Minister's Deficits on Average Families

💰The prime minister's deficits are adding extra interest costs for the average family, placing a financial burden on them.

🏠The NDP liberal prime minister's policies are not effectively addressing the housing crisis and the increasing housing costs.

🍽️The measures implemented by the government, such as school food programs, aim to provide affordable meals for hungry kids.

🎓The government's initiatives also include supporting students with the cost of education to alleviate financial burdens faced by families.

🚧The government is committed to putting measures on the table to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians and address the housing crisis.

How much additional interest costs are families facing due to the prime minister's deficits?

—Families are facing an extra $6,000 in interest costs for a modest mortgage due to the prime minister's deficits.

Are the government's policies effectively addressing the housing crisis?

—No, the government's policies are not effectively addressing the housing crisis, as housing costs continue to rise.

What measures are being taken to help reduce food insecurity among children?

—The government has implemented school food programs to provide affordable meals for hungry kids.

How is the government supporting students with the cost of education?

—The government is implementing initiatives to assist students with the cost of education, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on families.

What is the government doing to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians?

—The government is committed to implementing measures to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians, especially in relation to housing.

00:00Scotia Bank reports that the prime minister's deficits are adding two percentage points in interest costs for the average family, equivalent to around $6,000 for a modest mortgage.

00:13The opposition questions whether the NDP liberal prime minister's policies are worth the financial cost, suggesting that the leader of the opposition fails to acknowledge the value in the measures aimed at building more homes and supporting programs such as school food programs.

00:35The government emphasizes its commitment to putting measures on the table to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians, addressing the housing crisis, and supporting students with education costs.

01:18Debating the effectiveness of the government's housing policies, the opposition highlights the loss of affordable housing units and the doubling of housing costs during the NDP liberal prime minister's tenure.

01:46The government counters by stating that the opposition's housing record is also lacking, pointing out the lack of Apartments built and the housing crisis that occurred during their time in government.

02:28The discussion continues, with the government presenting new measures to help renters and make it easier to save for a down payment and reduce monthly mortgage costs.

02:55The debate becomes heated, with the opposition questioning the competence of the immigration minister responsible for housing, while the government highlights their efforts to address the housing market's high costs.

03:45The Speaker intervenes to restore order, and the government emphasizes that their actions are aimed at helping Canadians, especially in terms of housing affordability.