Scheer decries Trump protectionism, Trudeau deficits at transit announcement
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer blamed rising protectionism around the world — including the approach of the Trump administration — for creating the “troubling signs” faced by the Canadian and global economies.
Scheer insisted that as prime minister he would help Canada deal with any global downturn by cutting taxes, working to attract more investment and balancing the federal books.
He made the comments Tuesday as he brought his tour through suburban Toronto for the seventh time since the start of the election campaign.
Scheer argued that several years of budgetary shortfalls posted by the Trudeau government have put Canada in a difficult spot to deal with an economic downturn.