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House Hansard - 20

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 20 - Jan/31/22
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/22 2:51:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree how challenging this pandemic has been for seniors, particularly the most vulnerable. That is why we are working extremely hard to strengthen income security for seniors, including through the increases to the GIS, which have helped over 900,000 low-income seniors. We also know that seniors who access income supports did so because they needed it during this crisis. They should not be penalized for it now, and that is why we are making a major investment through a one-time payment for those seniors affected. We have always been there for seniors, and we will always continue to have their backs.
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Context: House Hansard - 20 - Jan/31/22
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/22 3:03:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, seniors have worked all their lives, and they deserve to feel safe and financially secure later in their life. That is why the government is delivering on its promise to increase the OAS by 10% for those 75 and older, strengthening the support for all Canadians later in life. Since 2015, we have restored the age of eligibility for OAS to 65. We have increased the GIS for single seniors and strengthened the CPP. During the pandemic we provided direct and immediate support for seniors. As always, we will be there for them.
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Context: House Hansard - 20 - Jan/31/22
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/22 3:07:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, since 2015 our government has been strengthening retirement support for seniors today and for future retirees. We have built a strong social net and pension system that all Canadians can be proud of. We have enhanced the CPP and the OAS and raised GIS for single seniors. That has helped 900,000 low-income single seniors. We are helping by investing in services, such as $70 million for the New Horizons for Seniors program and billions for home care. We are going to make sure that seniors, now and into the future, have all the supports they need.
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