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House Hansard - 5

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 26, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Nov/26/21 11:28:18 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, seniors in Canada who receive the guaranteed income supplement are some of the poorest in this country. Many work to subsidize their meagre income. Like every other working Canadian, they asked for help during the pandemic. Now they are being punished. Seniors like David, who is 71 years old, had $1,000 cut off his income. He cannot afford his food. He cannot afford his medication. How can the Minister of Seniors sleep at night knowing that these seniors are going hungry and are not getting their medication every day here?
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Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Nov/26/21 12:12:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to join my voice with the Conservative whip on this issue. This is a sacred place. During the time of the pandemic, I absolutely understand that we must ensure we are safe and that the people who work here are safe, but to disrespect this place that has a long history is absolutely inappropriate. I hope to never see that happen again in the House.
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Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Nov/26/21 12:50:59 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-2 
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member on her first speech in this House. I am really happy to be here on this day with her. I know that across the country, especially in my riding of North Island—Powell River, there are a lot of seniors whose guaranteed income supplements are being cut back significantly. It is leading to them not having a home. It is very hard to talk to a 79-year-old senior about how they are going to be living on the streets within the next week or so. Could the member speak about any concerns that she and her party may have about leaving vulnerable seniors so far behind?
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