I don't think it's either-or. Yes, of course we need a strong economy, but what do we need in order to make that happen? We need to make sure that each of the levers the government holds is being appropriately used in both fiscal and monetary policies.
We have seen a positive result when it comes to driving down food prices. The inflationary impact on food has started to subside, and that is positive. I am with you when it comes to making sure that we have decent employment across the country, and we have low unemployment numbers. The question, which was addressed in my testimony, is this: Is that employment enough so that somebody can thrive in the community? Currently, the answer is no.
How do you set up a system where somebody working full time is able to ensure they have all the basics? I think part of that is making sure that for this demographic, there is decent, affordable housing and there are transferable benefits. These types of policies allow for a strong economy to thrive.