In fact, the impact of such a tax on a vulnerable clientele is a source of great concern. Kelly Brownell, from the Rudd Center, indicates that we should also question the fact that the marketing of these companies often targets lower-income clients and thus creates a need. However, that is another issue.
We propose that the revenue from that tax be used to improve access to healthy foods. Thus, in Quebec, we suggested to Minister Bachand that he invest in schools in order to improve the quality of meals and facilitate access to the school cafeteria for children who may not be eating well.
The idea is really to create a fund. We must not forget that for each cent per litre, Canada would obtain $35.8 million more, a sum that could be invested in prevention. We are talking about the creation of wealth that would undoubtedly improve access to healthy food products.