Thank you, Mr. Chair.
It's really disconcerting that the minister is so unwilling to answer so many questions today on a variety of very important topics. There has been a lot of word salads and very confrontational responses. That's really unfortunate.
I would like to bring forth something that is extremely important that we're seeing play out in all of our communities and on our streets.
I would like to move a motion, Mr. Chair, which you should see is in order. I move:
Given that, across Canada,
44% of Canadians feel worse off financially compared to last year.
A third of Canadians are experiencing an inadequate standard of living.
Nearly one in four Canadians are experiencing food insecurity.
Nearly one in five children live in poverty, representing nearly 1.4 million children.
The committee undertake a study on poverty in Canada, and in particular, the way in which poverty is measured and tracked in Canada, and the lived experiences of those deemed to be above and below the MBM poverty line; that the study be prioritized; that the study be comprised of no less than 12 meetings; that Statistics Canada officials be invited to appear as part of the study; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.