'Wackonomics': Poilievre lambastes economy under Trudeau as Canadians are 'living through hell'

During a fiery final question period ahead of the House of Commons' summer break on Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre exchanged barbs about the state of Canada's economy under a Liberal government.

The leader of the Official Opposition brought up the cost of living (including housing costs and the carbon pricing scheme), saying that two million Canadians are "lined up at food banks" and that "38 per cent more people are homeless" in Canada. Calling Trudeau's economic policies "wackonomics," Poilievre lambasted Trudeau over the affordability crisis, adding Canadians are "living through hell."

"The middle class doesn't exist [anymore]," Poilievre added.

Trudeau responded that Poilievre "only cares about himself." He also added the Conservatives have been against Liberal policies, such as those revolving around dental care and pharmacare.

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[chrisrose]

I can't even listen to Trudeau! Makes me sick !

[timstarkes]

Do the right thing Trudeau. RESIGN!!

His father did the right thing when it was time.

[kyungshim]

Canada needs a conservative government for the next 50 years to undo the damage already done by Trudeau. Enough is enough .

[charlesknister]

I'm 62. I'm worried of the future. I can't live on an old age pension and CPP. Rents won't be in the range of my pension.

[ZackBuchanan-mdpt]

I don't know a single Liberal supporter anymore

[senthilkrishnan]

If our supreme leader has any shame, he will resign

[brownknightr]

You know is bad when the cbc boss is getting thrown under the bus, lets save this country canadians get rid of this clown

[ChrisSaunders-mjkg]

Canadian industry emits 548 million tonnes of CO2. Canadian forests absorb 2.34 billion tonnes of CO2. If you add up all the other vegetation across the country there will be many more tonnes of CO2 being absorbed. Looks like Canada is better than net zero already. If you, as a Canadian are still worried, plant a tree!

[georgehiotis]

ha! ha! ha! wachonomics and the same can be said about Freeland and Macklem.

[chid]

Why did I not believe that he said “ the budget will balance itself”!

[kevincaan]

Repeating the same statements...and expecting difference results...that's the definition of our insane PM!

[Annamystica]

All i see is the impact of corrupt government.

[JoeSzilagy]

At 1:17... "He cares only about himself". That sounds more like he's describing himself, actually!

[bilalshasamand]

As a middle class, if we can't make enough money to pay our basic needs, then give us more jobs we are willing to Work a second job. I'm a builder And I can't find enough work to build houses for people who need it.

[MAC_.]

We already pay the most on capital gains in the developed world and he’s demanding for more!

[gracebalkowski]

Go Pierre Go for PM CANADA immediately 🍎 COMMON SENSE is working for me and All Canadian 👍👍👍

Whatever happened to the list of t r a i t ors? I guess t reas on is ok in canada?

[theowoytowich]

Dental Care is all based on borrowed money. Our children and grand children will be paying the interest on this money . How sad. What a legacy to leave the future generations

[jamesyu]

Vote or referendum, junior should just call it! It is time for him to take a long walk in the bush....

[kathywatt]

Does Trudeau not understand that capital gains apply when transferring a business or business or cottage to the next generation? What’s wrong with him???