Western Standard - September 19, 2023


THOMSON： Don't blame Trudeau, blame Singh

Topics
corporate greed
Mentioned
Speaker Su Ehineau
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Length

1 minute

Words per minute

155.1

Word count

245

Sentence count

29


Summary

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Canadians have been dealing with high grocery prices for 20 months, and neither the Leader of the Opposition nor the Prime Minister have the courage to name the true culprit, the corporate greed which is driving up prices. When they have the chance to publicly show up and hold these CEOs to account, neither of them even bother to show up.

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00:00:00.000 For 20 months, Canadians have been dealing with high grocery bills and neither the Leader
00:00:04.780 of the Opposition nor the Prime Minister have the courage to mention the true culprit, the
00:00:09.780 corporate greed which is driving up prices.
00:00:12.180 In fact, when they have the chance to publicly show up and hold these CEOs to account, neither
00:00:17.560 of them even bother to show up.
00:00:19.520 The Leader of the Opposition even gave tax breaks to the wealthy CEOs.
00:00:24.320 When will the Prime Minister stop the delay and the disappointment?
00:00:28.380 Then will this government step up and force these CEOs to finally lower their prices?
00:00:33.260 The Right Honourable Prime Minister.
00:00:36.620 Mr. Speaker, our focus is on making life more affordable and ensuring corporations pay their
00:00:41.780 fair share.
00:00:42.860 The Minister of Innovation met today with the CEOs of the large grocery chains to reinforce
00:00:47.860 the immediate need to stabilize food prices and improve competition.
00:00:52.140 Indeed, we are introducing changes to competition here in Canada to address the rise in food prices
00:00:58.100 amongst others.
00:00:59.100 We will, every day, Mr. Speaker, continue to build an economy that works for all Canadians.
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00:01:09.560 Thank you.
00:01:11.140 See you soon.
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00:01:13.960 Me?
00:01:13.980 We look forward to it soon.
00:01:14.640 Okay.
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00:01:20.060 ージk.
00:01:20.600 I want you.
00:01:24.460 Su Ehineau talks with it?
00:01:29.620 That was lost me.
00:01:30.980 Thank you.