NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Govt.'s New Affordability Measures – Sept. 13, 2022
Headline PoliticsNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Govt.'s New Affordability Measures – Sept. 13, 2022
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a news conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to discuss new measures announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aimed at addressing the rising cost of living and inflation. The federal government plans to double the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) for six months, introduce the first phase of a national dental-care program, and provide a one-time $500 top up to the Canada Housing Benefit for renters. The dental and housing measures are part of the supply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberal party and the NDP. (no interpretation)