N.B. news: Liberals promise low-cost food in schools if elected [Video]

The New Brunswick Liberal Party is promising a universal school program if they’re elected this fall, but the governing Progressive Conservatives say the plan is unworkable.

According to a news release from the Liberals, the party’s proposed program would provide free breakfasts and pay-what-you-can lunches for all students. The Liberals would spend $27.4 million on the project per year.

“With regular, nutritious meals, students have the energy they need to attend classes, concentrate more, and absorb more knowledge, which will help us improve literacy and learning in general,” said Liberal leader Susan Holt in the release. “By ensuring that every child is ready to learn, we will be able to reduce absenteeism, close achievement gaps and create a brighter future for all.”