economic matters such as the cost of living And inflation It will be the biggest talking point for MPs as they return to Ottawa to start a new year in federal politics.
members of Parliament The House of Commons will sit for the first session of 2023 today after retreating with their respective parties to strategize their priorities.
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Said that his government will focus on this the cost of living and promised more targeted support during an expected economic downturn that would not increase inflation.
But the government has several other potentially valuable priorities to balance as it assembles its spring budget and legislative agenda, including several promises made by the Liberals in their supply and confidence agreement with the NDP.
Trudeau is also set to begin talks with provincial premiers to increase federal health spending.
The NDP says they plan to push the Liberals to meet the terms of their agreement, such as the planned expansion of federal dental care, while urging the Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre to rein in their spending. Will focus on trying.