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Food Security

During members’ statements, the House took up the topic of food security. Kelly DeRidder of the Conservatives cited figures that food bank visits in Canada reached 2.36 million in March, up 117% since 2019, and that one in nine families in Waterloo region relies on food banks, noting a $4.5-million local donation from Jim Balsillie. She said the Liberal government is not addressing the high cost of living and called on it to act.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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