November 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh’s plan to form a coalition:
“The Liberal-NDP coalition will be a disaster for the Canadian economy and cause devastating financial impacts for workers and communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Canadians are already struggling with the rising cost of living in Justin Trudeau’s economy, and this coalition will mean billions of dollars in new spending to buy Jagmeet Singh’s silence.
“The cost of everyday essentials such as gas, groceries, and housing are going up as inflation is at an 18-year high. Household budgets are stretched thin, especially for seniors living on a fixed income, and families with young kids. This coalition will mean that Jagmeet Singh will be able to push a radical agenda that will threaten the livelihoods of millions of Canadians.
“A Liberal-NDP coalition would also shut down Canadian energy and resource sectors, eliminating thousands of jobs, dividing the country and making Canada a poorer and less relevant country. By turning its back on hardworking Canadians, the Liberal-NDP coalition will increase Canada’s reliance on countries with horrific human rights abuses.
“In the months leading up to the campaign, I repeatedly warned that Justin Trudeau and the NDP have the same high tax, high spending agenda. Justin Trudeau has demonstrated time after time that he will do anything to hold onto power.
“Canadians deserve to be told the truth and they deserve a Parliament that will tackle the severe economic challenges facing Canadians across the country. If you care about securing your economic future and the economic future of your children and grandchildren, there is only one choice – Canada’s Conservatives.”
