Edmonton’s Future President Haruun Ali said there should be public grocery stores arms length from the government selling food at lower prices. .“My rationale here is that folks are struggling to eat as mega corporations like Loblaws price folks out from buying fresh fruits,” said Ali in a Wednesday tweet. .“That is fundamentally wrong and I think government has a role to step up and secure food for all Canadians.”.Ali said Canadians should not have to rely on food banks. By running these stores at cost, he said governments “could potentially force other competitors to keep prices low.”.He went on to say he does not know what other economic measures a government could introduce. ."If governments introduced a price cap, he said it “could lead to shortages and raise the price down the road.” If taxes go up, he said it could further increase the cost of food for families. .“I think direct competition is one of the only solutions I see possible here,” he said. .Inflation in Canada was at 6.8% on a year-over-year basis in November, down from a 6.9% gain in October, according to December 21 data from Statistics Canada. .READ MORE: Inflation in Canada falls to 6.8% in November.Excluding food and energy, prices rose 5.4% on a yearly basis in November, following a 5.3% gain in October. Slower price growth for gas and furniture was offset by higher costs for mortgage interest and rent..Food prices went up by 11.4% in November, compared to this time last year. Food inflation remained broad-based, with grocery prices rising at a faster rate than every other item every month for the past year. .Ali posted the photo of the back of pro-Alberta Sovereignty Act (ASA) supporters on December 4 and claimed they were supporting Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and denouncing the bill. .READ MORE: WATCH: Premier’s office 'alarmed' by McGowan’s behaviour at protest.“I want to say a massive thank you to the over 100 folks who showed up to join @ABdemocracy in our fight for democracy,” he said. .The Western Standard posted photos of the front of pro-ASA supporters to debunk him.
