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[–] cytokine0724@sh.itjust.works 30 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"Oh no, I'm one acquisition short of a monopsony, so you should all blame suppliers instead of me! I definitely have no influence over the cost of input!"

I want a public option. Make basic essentials purchasable online from a warehouse near you and then expand the existing Canada Post distribution network to bring me my damn rice and beans.

[–] Poutinetown@lemmy.ca 13 points 7 months ago (2 children)

That would be awesome. Since it's a free market, what's stopping crown corporations from participating?

[–] n3m37h@sh.itjust.works 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 7 points 7 months ago

And the same public that's suffering from this price gouging is about to vote them in nationally. I don't understand people.

[–] cytokine0724@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Right?! I can get my fruit and veg locally, but there should be no problem getting canned food, dried staples, and shelf-stable goods delivered.

I think the only thing stopping it is political will. I haven't heard anyone else even calling for it.

[–] Poutinetown@lemmy.ca 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Not even delivered. I'm happy picking it up at local Canada post