Trudeau only leader with plan to invest in middle class

September 1, 2015

 Reports confirm Harper’s second recession

GATINEAU, QC – Today, Canadians received a new round of economic numbers that show the country’s economy – and growth for the middle class – remains bleak, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau.

“This morning’s StatsCan numbers confirm what we have known for some time: Canada is in recession,” said Mr. Trudeau. “In this election, Canadians have a clear choice between smart investments that create jobs and growth, or cuts that will slow our economy further. Only Liberals have a real plan to build a strong economy and middle class.”

Both Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair do not think we need to invest to get us out of this economic downturn. Despite Stephen Harper’s promise of balanced budgets, he has run eight straight deficits with no plan for growth. Harper has the worst growth record of any Prime Minister since the Great Depression. Thomas Mulcair has no answers, and is holding the Conservative line that he will balance the budget at any cost – but he will not say how. Mulcair has already broken his promises on health care and public transit, and he will back away from more of his empty promises, like on child care.

“A Liberal government will invest in families, so Canadians can make ends meet; in roads and bridges, so our commutes are faster and safer; and in clean energy, so we can ensure a sustainable environment for our children and grandchildren,” said Mr. Trudeau. “Liberals have the strong plan and team to build an economy that works for everyone. That’s what made Canada successful before Harper’s failed economic policies, and it is what will make Canada successful again.”