Justin’s Quick Fix: A Band-Aid on a Broken System

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Members of Parliament,

Once again, you’ve rolled out a quick cash fix—a $250 payment here, a GST cut there—meant to give the impression that you’re addressing the financial struggles of Canadians. But these measures fail to address the harsh realities of life for those who have no money.

Have you really stopped to think about what it means to live without any income or savings? To face the crushing reality of choosing between food and rent, or to watch your bills pile up knowing you can’t pay them? These token gestures don’t help the poorest among us—they only underscore how out of touch you are with their struggles.

Take the $250 payment, for instance. If someone didn’t work this year, they don’t qualify. How does that make sense? The people most in need—those who are unemployed, disabled, or unable to find work—are the ones excluded from this so-called relief.

And the GST rebate? Sure, it sounds nice on paper. But if someone doesn’t even have enough money to buy essentials, what good is a tax break? It does nothing to lift people out of poverty or address the root causes of their financial hardship.

We urge you to imagine, just for a moment, what it’s like to live with nothing. No savings. No safety net. No sense of security. If you truly understood this reality, would you still think that these one-off payments and tax cuts are enough?

Canadians deserve better. They deserve a government that fights for affordable housing, livable wages, accessible healthcare, and robust social programs. Real solutions require effort, long-term vision, and the courage to make meaningful change—not empty gestures designed to pacify voters.

So we ask you, Prime Minister Trudeau and MPs: Are you willing to go beyond these band-aid solutions? Are you ready to tackle the systemic issues that perpetuate poverty in this country? Or will you continue to ignore the voices of those who can’t afford to be ignored any longer?

The choice is yours, but Canadians are watching—and waiting.

Sincerely,

Zipolita