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House Hansard - 295

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 8, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 295 - Apr/8/24
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/8/24 2:50:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues, fellow moms and dads, on this side of the House agree that no child should go to school hungry. That is why we announced, just last week, a $1-billion investment through budget 2024 for a national school food program. The program would ensure that children who arrive at school hungry have access to food, ensuring an additional 400,000 kids will be able to access this food. We will work with the provinces, territories and indigenous partners to roll this out. We know the Conservatives have voted against this, but we are doing the hard—
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Context: House Hansard - 295 - Apr/8/24
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/8/24 2:51:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is quite the contrary. I have had the opportunity to speak with many moms and dads across this country about the programs that we have been putting in place to support them. I recently spoke to Chris, who lives in Peterborough. She is a Trent University student. She shared the impact of our waiving of the interest on student loans. She shared the impact of being able to access $10-a-day child care, as well as the Canada child benefit. These programs have saved her tremendously and helped her and her daughter get ahead.
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Context: House Hansard - 295 - Apr/8/24
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/8/24 2:53:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, do members know what helps moms and dads across this country afford a home? It is being able to have access to $10-a-day child care and get back into the workforce. We are seeing record numbers of women, of moms, getting back into the workforce, giving them the opportunity to contribute to their family finances and afford a safe place to live. In contrast to the Conservatives' continued fearmongering, on this side of the House we are doing the hard work to support families.
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