I hope that Avi can raise the profile and electoral chances of the NDP. I voted for Heather McPherson in the leadership, but my heart isn’t broken by Avi winning. I met his father 35 years ago at a speaking event I hosted, and I have to say that that family are certainly deeply committed socialists. Avi comes by those bona fides honestly. I think the grocery thing is a bit nonsensical in practice, but having a conversation about it (and threatening suppliers with it) isn’t the worst idea ever.
Olivia Chow has just announced Toronto will do it. And also we have a whole shadow system of thousands of food banks that are currently under immense strain. It is really not that far fetched.
This 100%. So many people rely on those food banks that were basically relying on non-profit grocery stores already. GVFB seems to be better run than an average small store, they deserve more support.
I hope that Avi can raise the profile and electoral chances of the NDP. I voted for Heather McPherson in the leadership, but my heart isn’t broken by Avi winning. I met his father 35 years ago at a speaking event I hosted, and I have to say that that family are certainly deeply committed socialists. Avi comes by those bona fides honestly. I think the grocery thing is a bit nonsensical in practice, but having a conversation about it (and threatening suppliers with it) isn’t the worst idea ever.
Olivia Chow has just announced Toronto will do it. And also we have a whole shadow system of thousands of food banks that are currently under immense strain. It is really not that far fetched.
This 100%. So many people rely on those food banks that were basically relying on non-profit grocery stores already. GVFB seems to be better run than an average small store, they deserve more support.