“Families in Haldimand–Norfolk fear for their livelihoods as the economy weakens.”
Leslyn Lewis says workers and families in Haldimand–Norfolk are facing growing economic uncertainty, and she is pressing the federal government for answers.
Speaking during Question Period in the House of Commons of Canada, Lewis pointed to stalled economic growth and the reported loss of 52,000 private sector jobs last month. She also raised concerns about declining manufacturing, auto, and forestry sectors.
“The Prime Minister promised the fastest-growing economy in the G7, yet GDP growth is currently at zero,” Lewis said. “Families in Haldimand–Norfolk fear for their livelihoods as the economy weakens.”
In a recent speech, Lewis said she has received more calls from constituents struggling with rising food prices, including working families turning to food banks.
“Canadians need better than rebates,” she said. “They need lower prices, honest policy and solutions that address causes, not a temporary cheque that robs them of their dignity.”
