Proposed federal grocery rebate causes mixed reaction among Lethbridge organizations

The federal budget, tabled Tuesday, introduced a new, targeted inflation-relief program to help 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families save money on groceries. However, the new rebate has seen a mixed reaction in Lethbridge. "While any support is greatly appreciated, we are actually quite disappointed," said Danielle McIntyre, executive director of the Interfaith Food Bank. "We find that the grocery rebate is not only not sufficient, it also is only a one-time (sum) and doesn't