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House Hansard - 241

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 27, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 241 - Oct/27/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/27/23 11:21:49 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that right now many Canadian families are struggling with increased costs. Last night I was speaking with Fay, who shared with me that he came to Canada with his family five years ago from Syria. He shared the impact that the Canada child benefit had on his family. It enabled them to ensure that they could buy food and the things that their children needed. This is one story of the 3.5 million Canadian families that receive this benefit each and every month.
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Context: House Hansard - 241 - Oct/27/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/27/23 11:24:28 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, once again, on this side of the House we recognize that many Canadian families are facing challenges. Just last week, I had the opportunity to visit Eden Food for Change in the riding of Mississauga—Erin Mills, and that organization helps to feed individuals each and every day. Through the community services recovery fund, we have put $400 million into community organizations to help address these problems.
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Context: House Hansard - 241 - Oct/27/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/27/23 11:49:28 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, through the community services recovery fund, nearly 5,500 organizations nationwide have been funded. In the member's riding of St. John's East, that means groups like the Association For New Canadians are now better able to support newcomers. The Food Producers Forum, Bell Island Community Food Bank and the Newfoundland and Labrador Food Umbrella can continue feeding their community. These are local groups that are making a real difference in St. John's East.
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Context: House Hansard - 241 - Oct/27/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/27/23 11:56:25 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that, right now, many Canadians are having a hard time putting food on the table. We are working with provinces, territories, municipalities, indigenous partners and others to develop a national school food policy and support the creation of a national school food program. We are planning this policy to reflect regional and local needs, because we know that existing meal programs do not serve the majority of Canadians. I am happy to share with this House that the “as we heard it” report will be coming out next week. I look forward to working together on it.
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Context: House Hansard - 241 - Oct/27/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/27/23 11:57:47 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that kids learn better on a full stomach, and this remains our goal. The work under way on a national school food policy is critical to achieving that. We continue to work with our partners, the provinces, territories, indigenous partners, stakeholders and children to inform the path forward on this. As mentioned, I look forward to the release of the “as we heard it” report, the results of our consultation. I look forward to working with all members in this House to move it forward.
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