In 2020, we are fighting about doughnuts… You read that right.
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg, he stopped at a local shop called Oh Doughnuts. (A Winnipeg gem).
He posted a photo with him carrying out doughnuts boxes and used the hashtag #shoplocal (The post is below)
Picked up some of Winnipeg’s best to keep us going through another full day of Cabinet meetings. Thanks for the fuel, @OhDoughnuts. #shoplocal pic.twitter.com/9vrgWnUdxo
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 20, 2020
After this was posted, Twitter attacked Trudeau and Oh Doughnuts.
Some comments said that he is using taxpayers’ money to buy these treats, and should have went with a cheaper option like Tim Hortons.
Oh Doughnuts saw all this go down, and decided to speak out…
For all those folks complaining that @JustinTrudeau paid too much for our doughnuts when he could have got a dozen at Tim’s for $10, consider this:
-Tim’s isn’t Canadian owned;
-Many Tim’s owners have taken away breaks & benefits from their staff;1/4
— OhDoughnuts (@OhDoughnuts) January 21, 2020
-A local Winnipeg Tim’s has locked their staff out over a 10 cent raise;
-Tim’s doughnuts are not made fresh in each shop-they are trucked in frozen from a plant in ON
-Tim’s does not use local or organic ingredients where possible, and their cups are not compostable;2/4
— OhDoughnuts (@OhDoughnuts) January 21, 2020
We pay to compost our organic waste & offer compostable or recyclable packaging.
Our pricing reflects our respect for our employees,the environment and our commitment to quality, local goods. We are a small biz that really appreciated the sale on a cold Jan Mon morn. #cndpoli
— OhDoughnuts (@OhDoughnuts) January 21, 2020
People are also checking out the Oh Doughnuts website and commenting on some expensive items.
Hope you paid for those out of your TRUST FUND. Our pockets are empty thanks to you.
— Dawn Miller (@truebluecanadi1) January 20, 2020
You know, Justin, the $47/dozen donuts you (or the taxpayer?) spent on that little treat for Cabinet represents 25% of the disposable income at the end of the month for 1/2 the ppn of Cda. 50% are within $200 of insolvency ea month… and you just don’t seem to get it!!
— Observer (@NewCynicismInc) January 21, 2020
Oh Doughnuts has made a few points including:
- THE PRICE POINT: “It’s a product that we put a lot of time and good ingredients into and the price reflects that.”
- HOW DID TRUDEAU END UP AT OH DOUGHNUTS: Kinden said the order for the doughnuts was placed online.
- THE BENEFITS OF SHOPPING LOCAL: “it’s important to shop local because it keeps money in the community, noting Oh Doughnuts uses local flour, eggs and butter.” “All of these things help support other families in the community. That’s really what it’s about.”
Thoughts?
Feature Image: Trudeau and Oh Doughnuts / Source: Twitter- @JustinTrudeau
- Sarah & Tyler