Prime Minister Justin Trudeau implied that in the long-term Canadians should prioritize fighting climate change over feeding their families and paying for rent.

The comments were made ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during a discussion with Michael Sheldrick, co-founder of Global Citizen.

“It’s really easy when you’re in a short-term survive; I’ve got to be able to pay the rent this month, I’ve got to be able to buy groceries for my kids, to say okay: let’s put climate change as a slightly lower priority. And that’s something that’s instinctive,” said Trudeau.

Trudeau added that affordability, contrasted with the moral responsibility to protect the planet, has been amplified by propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation, which he said has scared people into prioritizing their household budget and bottom line over the environment.