“I want to thank Food Banks Canada. We followed their advice and created a benefit to help 12 million Canadians buy groceries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like, on behalf of all members of this House, to thank the people at Food Banks Canada. They do very important work across this country, and I think we should all applaud their work and thank them for their work. We implemented one of the recommendations, which is now called the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. With that, 12 million people in this country will receive a benefit to help them with groceries. On this side of the House, we are always going to do what is right to support Canadians.”

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“I thank food bank workers for helping vulnerable people. Our government has done more than the member suggests. We are giving grocery money directly to more than 12 million Canadians who need it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak on behalf of all my colleagues and thank those who work in food banks across the country. They perform essential and extraordinary work helping the most vulnerable members of our society. We have actually gone further than what my colleague is suggesting. What we have done is provide direct support through the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. More than 12 million Canadians are receiving direct assistance to help them at a time when they need it most. On this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for the interests of Canadians.”

“We know that housing, food, and gas cost too much. That is why we created a benefit to help 12 million Canadians with grocery and basic costs. The Conservatives voted against it. I want them to change their minds and support our help for Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, we understand the situation perfectly. We are acutely aware, as are all Canadians, that affordability is the priority—housing, food and gas prices. That is precisely why we introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will help 12 million Canadians. What is unfortunate, however—and the people watching at home know it—is that my Conservative colleagues voted against that measure, which will help 12 million Canadians. I hope that they will reconsider their position and support a government that supports Canadians.”

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