A UCP MLA is facing criticism after he suggested people receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit were using the funds for Cheezies, cartoons and illegal drugs.

The word “Cheezies” trended on Twitter in Alberta after video of Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland UCP MLA Shane Getson was posted by the Alberta NDP Tuesday.

At a recent town hall meeting, Getson suggested some people are abusing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

Getson said the remarks in response to concerns raised by a local business owner about being unable to hire workers because of the payments.

“And I’m going why not?” Getson said. “Well, ’cause they make more on CERB eating Cheezies and watching cartoons, I guess.”

Source: Alberta UCP MLA suggests CERB funds used for Cheezies, cartoons and illegal drugs | CBC News