Poilievre Rejects Trudeau's $486B Spending Plan: 'Irresponsible' and 'Inflationary'

Conservatives to Vote Against Liberals' $486B Spending Bill OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced today that his party will oppose the Liberal government's proposed $486 billion spending plan. Poilievre voiced strong concerns about the plan's lack of a detailed budget and the substantial increase in government spending, particularly on bureaucratic functions and consultants. "This half-trillion dollar spending bill is irresponsible," Poilievre stated during a press conference. "It will only drive up inflation and interest rates at a time when many Canadians are struggling to pay their bills." He emphasized that the increase in spending on consultants is "more than double the combined rate of inflation and population growth." The Conservatives' decision adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious political landscape. The opposition's stance is likely to trigger intense debate and negotiations in Parliament. The impact of this spending plan, and the opposition to it, will be closely watched by Canadians as the cost of living continues to be a major concern.