Stats Canada has confirmed the nation is in a recession.
The agency released gross domestic products numbers on Tuesday. They show that the GDP has shrunk for two consecutive quarters.
Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Stephen McCotter takes issue with the Harper government’s heavy investment in the fossil fuel industry. But he adds it wasn’t just oil and gas that fell:
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McCotter says the economy needs help to get going again:
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He adds his opponents’ plans of balanced budgets aren’t going to right the ship:
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McCotter is running against New Democrat Ethan Rabidoux, Conservative John Nater, and Christian Heritage Party candidate Irma DeVries. Election Day is set for October 19th.
Photo of Stephen McCotter provided by the McCotter campaign
