Canada’s economy needs investment, not Harper’s and Mulcair’s cuts

September 9, 2015

NEW MINAS, NS – The Bank of Canada’s decision to keep the interest rate frozen shows the economy – and growth for the middle class – remains weak, said Liberal candidate for Kings—Hants, Scott Brison.

“The bad economic news keeps on coming. Last week, StatsCan confirmed Canada entered recession this year and today the Bank of Canada froze interest rates again. It’s clear that the economy continues to struggle under Stephen Harper,” said Mr. Brison. “We need to make smart investments that will grow the economy and strengthen our middle class. Now is not the time for cuts that will slow our economy further.”

“Both Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair are placing cuts ahead of jobs and growth for Canadians. Mr. Harper’s plan has failed, leaving him with the worst growth record of any Prime Minister since the Great Depression,” said Mr. Brison. “And Mr. Mulcair has no answers on the economy and will cut billions of dollars in public investment. He’ll eliminate the deficit at any cost just like Harper.”

“Justin Trudeau has a plan to create jobs with the most significant infrastructure investment in Canadian history. We’ll invest in families, so Canadians can make ends meet; in roads and bridges; and in clean energy,” said Mr. Brison. “Liberals have the strong plan and team to build an economy that works for everyone.”

“Canadians have a clear choice in this election between investments that create jobs and growth, or cuts that will slow our economy even further and hurt the middle class. Harper and Mulcair have made the wrong choice,” concluded Mr. Brison.