Mr. Speaker, if the Conservatives want to know why we are not adopting their plan, the answer is simple: The only person who thinks it is going to work is their leader.
We are following the advice of Food Banks Canada. We are following the advice of experts. Let me tell the other side what seniors are saying. Dava Houston says, “Seeing a lot of talk about the Grocery Rebate helping ‘no one.’ As a senior, I disagree. This benefit is specifically targeted to help those of us on fixed incomes navigate high food prices. It’s a floor for people who built this country and need it most.” At least the Conservatives could stop talking it down.