Mr. Speaker, inflation and food insecurity are pressing concerns in Kitchener. In 2024, one in eight households in the Waterloo region struggled to afford food. Local food banks are sounding the alarm, stating that food insecurity is at an all-time high, with a 25% increase in users needing food assistance.
When will the Liberals table an actual budget and stop the inflationary spending that is causing this cost of living crisis?
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House of Commons: Government Orders — Business of Supply — Opposition Motion—Food Inflation and Budgetary Policy
House of Commons · June 9, 2025
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House of Commons · June 9, 2025
House of Commons: Government Orders — Business of Supply — Opposition Motion—Food Inflation and Budgetary Policy
Mr. Speaker, I agree. I just had a conversation the other day about someone having to put groceries back because they needed to buy formula, and so the other children in the family had to go without in order for the baby to have proper nutrition. This is a crisis we are in. Many … Read more
households with employed individuals still lack sufficient income to afford food. When will the Liberals be accountable and transparent to the residents of Kitchener Centre and Canada and actually table a budget? Will it be this spring?
House of Commons · June 9, 2025
House of Commons: Government Orders — Business of Supply — Opposition Motion—Food Inflation and Budgetary Policy
Mr. Speaker, I agree that this is a crisis. Children in Kitchener are increasingly affected by food insecurity, with 14,418 children using the food bank in the last quarter of 2024. Every child in Canada deserves the fundamental right to grow up free from hunger. Food is not a pr… Read more
ivilege; it is a necessity. A transparent, well-funded national budget must reflect this priority, outlining clear, actionable plans to eliminate food insecurity and support families across this country. Will the Liberal government table a budget this spring?
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I am incredibly honoured to share my Maiden Speech in the House of Commons with you as the new MP for Kitchener Centre, where I outline my platform of affordability for families and seniors, safe and compassionate communities, jobs, innovation and economic growth, and support for… Read more
families and children and my promise to listening first, acting always. Thank you for your support and your belief in me. Link to the full speech in the first comment
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