New Democrat MP Alexandre Boulerice is outraged that Loblaw Companies and its subsidiaries have received over $10 million in federal subsidies since 2019, while many Canadians struggle to afford groceries. "Liberals are giving Loblaw millions of dollars in handouts," Boulerice said in the Commons. "While ordinary folks are going hungry, CEOs are getting the VIP treatment. Enough is enough."Blacklock's Reporter said the subsidies, revealed in a recent Inquiry of Ministry, include $10.2 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund and $200,035 in Canada Summer Job hire-a-student subsidies. Boulerice argues that this is unfair, as taxpayers who cannot afford to shop at Loblaw are still footing the bill.Meanwhile, the Competition Bureau has been criticized for approving numerous mergers that have led to Loblaw becoming the nation's largest grocer, reducing competition in the industry. MPs on the Commons agriculture committee have expressed frustration over the lack of action to promote competition in the grocery trade.Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron noted that the Bureau's promises seem "more about appearances" and questioned their effectiveness in preventing consolidation in the industry. Conservative MP Ryan Williams added that the massive consolidation of the industry is likely a significant factor in rising prices.Boulerice demands that the Liberals acknowledge the issue and take action to ensure that CEOs pay their fair share, rather than relying on handouts. "As long as they are in office, there will be no break for people who can no longer afford groceries," he warned..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
New Democrat MP Alexandre Boulerice is outraged that Loblaw Companies and its subsidiaries have received over $10 million in federal subsidies since 2019, while many Canadians struggle to afford groceries. "Liberals are giving Loblaw millions of dollars in handouts," Boulerice said in the Commons. "While ordinary folks are going hungry, CEOs are getting the VIP treatment. Enough is enough."Blacklock's Reporter said the subsidies, revealed in a recent Inquiry of Ministry, include $10.2 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund and $200,035 in Canada Summer Job hire-a-student subsidies. Boulerice argues that this is unfair, as taxpayers who cannot afford to shop at Loblaw are still footing the bill.Meanwhile, the Competition Bureau has been criticized for approving numerous mergers that have led to Loblaw becoming the nation's largest grocer, reducing competition in the industry. MPs on the Commons agriculture committee have expressed frustration over the lack of action to promote competition in the grocery trade.Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron noted that the Bureau's promises seem "more about appearances" and questioned their effectiveness in preventing consolidation in the industry. Conservative MP Ryan Williams added that the massive consolidation of the industry is likely a significant factor in rising prices.Boulerice demands that the Liberals acknowledge the issue and take action to ensure that CEOs pay their fair share, rather than relying on handouts. "As long as they are in office, there will be no break for people who can no longer afford groceries," he warned..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
