We are always pleased to see when money is put into the pockets of Canadians, and it is really important to ensure that people have access to those funds that directly impact their ability to purchase things when they want and where they want. However, we recognize that for the majority of people accessing food banks, that fund will probably not go towards groceries. It will, in fact, go towards housing, hydro and utilities.
On May 18th, 2023. See this statement in context.