Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the federal government is absolutely concerned about inflation, but dismissed critics who called her callous and out of touch for suggesting the high cost of gas is a reminder of why we need to transition to greener energy solutions.
Calls for the government to provide more immediate relief to Canadians struggling to fill their cars and feed their families have piled up even as clean energy experts agree the incentive for Canadians to go greener is stronger than ever before.
Freeland was touring southern Ontario this week promoting the government’s response to inflation, such as increased federal benefits, and cuts to child-care costs under new agreements signed with every province.
She said those increases…
