“Look, we're spending $3 billion on a 'food security strategy'. I don't care if it's really corporate welfare or if it will work. It sounds like we're doing something!”
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In a debate supposedly about the economy, the Conservative member criticized the Prime Minister for expensive trips and failing to address Canadians struggling with food insecurity. The Liberal member announced a new national food security strategy with $3 billion in investments. The Conservative pressed that this won't help Canadians afford groceries today, while the Liberal pivoted to praising vegetable growers in the Conservative's riding.
“I want the government to spend a lot of money on programs that claim they will bring down grocery prices someday. I am not actually suggesting anything that would quickly help the people who are struggling right now.”