North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney called on the federal government to make grocery store CEOs and huge corporations making massive profits pay what they owe.
According to a media release from the federal NDP, in BC, food bank use is up 25 per cent from last year, and this number is only rising. The release stated that while Canadians struggle to feed their families, big grocery chains are making $1 million a day in profits.
Families are skipping meals or turning to food banks to try and keep up with costs, but the Liberals don’t want to stand up to ultra-rich CEOs to make them pay what they owe so Canadian families can get more support with rising costs, the release stated.
Blaney asked the following question during the November 28 question period in the House of Commons:
“Canadians are struggling to keep up with rising food costs. Canada’s biggest grocer, Loblaws, made $556 million in profits in just three months. While first-time visits to food banks are up, Loblaws’ CEO is getting richer.
“The NDP called on the Liberals to make them pay their fair share so we can invest in help for people, but Canadians have yet to see action. Will the Liberals stand up for everyday people and make huge corporations pay their fair share?”
