Grocers pocketing over half of federal hunger subsidy for the North

3 years ago by grte to c/canada

The $131-million annual Nutrition North subsidy is paid directly to most grocery retailers serving over 120 remote northern communities from Labrador to Yukon. Applicable only to certain foods and necessities like milk, eggs and diapers, the funds theoretically cover the region's high transportation costs and thus reduce food costs for consumers.

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AngryMulbear 35 points 3 years ago

Gee it's almost like giving handouts to the Grocery Oligarchs was a bad idea.

Same with that "Grocery Rebate". Should have went to our struggling food banks to buy goods at wholesale, not Galen Weston's pocket.

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Rodeo 10 points 3 years ago

Gee it's almost like giving handouts to the Grocery Oligarchs rich people was a bad idea.

FTFY

doesn't matter what industry they're in; they don't need it.

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MyDogLovesMe 22 points 3 years ago

Government might consider breaking a few companies apart for the public good.

Fuck Loblaws,btw. Hey that Pattison piece of shit too! All of em, greedy old men.

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justhach 21 points 3 years ago

Canadian grocery conglomerates acting unscrupulous? Unthinkable!

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TheLordHumungus 14 points 3 years ago

Chicken is a luxury - Galen Weston. Fuck that piece of shit

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xc2215x 10 points 3 years ago

This is unfortunate but not a giant shock.

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ultratiem 9 points 3 years ago

Sorry you must be this rich to be given the opportunity to grow up healthy and without developmental challenges posed by poor nutrient or the myriad of mental/physical disorders accompanied by chronic stress.

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nik282000 5 points 3 years ago

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