Premier promotes school meal program at Winnipeg school

The government's spring budget included a pledge to develop a national plan to feed 400,000 more children across the country.

The cost is estimated at $1 billion over five years.

Manitoba's NDP government has pledged $30 million for school meal programs this year.

The Prime Minister spoke to Liberal supporters at a party fundraiser last night.

He outlined the government's spending plans, including new dental care, expanded childcare and insulin coverage.

Despite the deficits, he said Canada's finances are better than other major developed nations.

“Our focus as a government is always to understand that trusted countries invest in themselves, invest in their people,” Trudeau told dozens of supporters at a downtown hotel.

“That's why we continue to put the strongest balance sheet in the G7 at the service of Canadians.”

This Canadian Press report was first published on May 17, 2024.

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