Industry Minister apologizes

Industry Minister James Moore is apologizing for what he calls insensitive comments he made about child poverty. The Minister told a Vancouver radio station quote “It’s not my job to feed my neighbour’s child.”

Moore has released a statement saying “I made an insensitive comment that I deeply regret. I apologize. Caring for each other is a Canadian ethic that I strongly believe in, always have and always will. Of course, poverty is an issue that concerns me, and concerns all Canadians. All levels of government, indeed all members of our society, have a responsibility to be compassionate and care for those in need. Great work has been done to tackle poverty and the challenges associated with poverty. And while more work is needed, I know the cause of fighting poverty is not helped by comments like those I made last week. For that, I am sorry.”

The NDP is calling Moore’s comments callous and heartless. The Liberals accused the government of failing hungry kids and poor families.