Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives cannot have it both ways. They say Canadians are facing challenges, yet they dismiss the ways of helping them to get through these challenges. The same Food Banks Canada report they cite mentions the Canada disability benefit, the Canadian dental care plan, the national school food program and the national housing strategy as steps taken to address the underlying conditions that contribute to poverty.
When it came time to step up, what did the Conservatives opposite do? They voted against these supports. They will have another opportunity to change their tune and support the budget.