Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister said Canadians would judge him by the prices they see at the grocery store. The results are in, and he is getting a failing grade.
The latest figures on food inflation from Food Banks Canada do not lie. Grocery shopping is getting harder and harder for Canadians. Food prices have risen by 3.5%, which is 70% above the inflation target. Beef prices are up 33%, canned soup is up 26%, and coffee is up 22%.
For Liberal Canada, all indicators are flashing red. Food should never be a luxury for Canadian families. Since the Liberals came to power, food inflation has risen by 40% overall. Far from making life cheaper, they have made it more expensive for everyone. This is another broken Liberal promise, another Liberal bait and switch. Only the Conservatives can make groceries affordable again.