“Our plan helps the economy and makes life more affordable. Can the minister explain the new benefit for groceries and essentials and how it will help families?”

“Mr. Speaker, our government’s goal is to build a stronger and more resilient Canadian economy to protect our jobs and industries. As this plan is rolled out, we are also providing support and assistance to make life more affordable. Can the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement provide the House with information on the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit and how it will help Canadian families?”

“Our economic plan is working. Twelve million Canadians just got money to help pay for groceries. Canada also added 88,000 jobs, and wages have grown faster than inflation for 38 months in a row.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her question. Finally, someone asked me a good question. My colleague is right to highlight this initiative. Last Friday, June 5, 12 million Canadians received the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit, including three million Quebeckers. For a family of four, this can amount to up to $1,890 a year to help cover the cost of groceries. That was not the only good news last Friday. Canada has created 88,000 jobs and, for the 38th consecutive month, wages are rising faster than inflation. Our plan to build a strong Canada and a prosperous economy for everyone is working.”

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