25% of parents in Canada cutting back on food to feed their kids
One clear indicator of the crisis Canadians are facing is 25% of parents reducing their food consumption so their children can eat enough. Canadians are experiencing a major crisis regarding housing, employment, and rising prices.
A non-profit organization’s report shows that a quarter of Canadian parents reduce their food intake to ensure their children are well-nourished, highlighting the financial strain on households.
The Salvation Army’s report, which came out on November 21, also indicates that more than 90% of participants stated they had cut back on grocery expenses in order to allocate funds to other financial goals.
The announcement coincides with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to introduce a temporary break on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for certain essential items to address affordability concerns in Canada.
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Canada is dealing with a affordability crisis that causes parents to prioritize financial obligations, often at the expense of their food or essential needs.
This situation is occurring while food banks in Canada are experiencing a lack of supplies and choosing to reject international students, potentially including those from India.
90% of Households cut back on groceries
Several parents are facing a “disproportionate number of challenges” connected to the cost of living” especially with grocery bills, reports the CBC.
“The reality is that many Canadians continue to have trouble meeting their daily basic needs for themselves and, much more importantly, for their children and their family members,” said John Murray, a spokesperson for the Salvation Army. “And that, for us as an organisation, signals a deep, deep crisis for us in the country.”
Sacrifices made on grocery expenses can result in saving money for a family’s financial obligations. More than 90% stated they trimmed their grocery expenses in order to allocate funds for other financial goals.
