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House Hansard - 12

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 7, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 12 - Dec/7/21
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • Dec/7/21 11:02:29 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I move: That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House during the debate on the business of supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(5) on Tuesday December 7th and Wednesday December 8th a) the time provided for consideration of the supplementary estimates (b) in committee of the whole be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 16 periods of 15 minutes each; b) members rising to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with another member.
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Context: House Hansard - 12 - Dec/7/21
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • Dec/7/21 2:51:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Emanuel Benjamin is a 71-year-old senior from my riding whose GIS benefit was suddenly reduced because he accessed pandemic supports last year. Emanuel was already living below the poverty line, and his income has now been reduced from $1,500 to $600 a month. He cannot afford rent, food or medication. He may lose everything if the government does not step up and fix the issue immediately. The Liberal government has admitted there is a problem, so when will it fix this and do what is right for Canadian seniors?
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