Mr. Speaker, I was with a beef farmer in Château-Richer last week, and we were talking about the federal industrial carbon tax, which is driving up the cost of energy, transportation and processing throughout the supply chain. This has resulted in a 17% increase in the price of beef for his customers.
However, he is not the only one noting these increases. According to Statistics Canada, the price of apples, oranges, chicken, fruit juice, carrots and even coffee has risen by 35%. Food prices are rising 40% faster in Canada than in the United States.
Why do the Liberals keep raising the price of groceries for Canadians?