Trudeau Vows Action on Rising Food Prices
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to take action on rising food prices, following in the footsteps of French President Emmanuel Macron. In a speech on Thursday, Trudeau acknowledged that the cost of food is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Canadians . "We know that food prices are rising," Trudeau said. "We are taking action to make sure that everyone can afford to put food on the table." Trudeau announced a number of measures to help Canadians cope with the rising cost of food, including: A one-time payment of $100 to low-income households A reduction in fuel taxes A cap on the price of electricity Trudeau also said that the government is working to increase food production in Canada. "We need to produce more food in Canada," Trudeau said. "We need to make our agriculture more sustainable." Trudeau's speech comes as food prices are rising around the world due to a number of factors, including the war in Ukraine, s...