New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples — Liberals say it won't work
The federal New Democrats say they want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves.
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The federal New Democrats say they want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves.