Five Ontario NDP MPPs trying to live on a social assistance diet have come under fire by a former colleague for \u0022cosplaying poverty.\u0022
Dr. Rima Berns-McGown tweeted Thursday, saying the stunt — living off a food budget of $95.21 for two weeks — is a “terrible idea” for a number of reasons.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“The daunting walk and shop included finding the last loaf of “affordable” bread and empty sale shelves forcing me to spend more or go without,” Taylor tweeted Tuesday. Berns-McGown said politicians don’t have to be living in poverty to develop policy and advocate for a livable income for everyone.
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