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House Hansard - 40

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 3, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 40 - Mar/3/22
Ms. Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Lib.)
  • Mar/3/22 10:11:20 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present petition e-3629 on behalf of Single Seniors for Tax Fairness. Their petition advocates for equal treatment in Canada's tax system for single seniors who are not able to access the same tax benefits as those who are married, but who face same reality of the rising costs of living on a limited income. I want to thank the group's founder, Jane Robertson, who has been a strong advocate for this cause that affects those across Canada, including those in my riding of Davenport.
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Context: House Hansard - 40 - Mar/3/22
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, Lib.)
  • Mar/3/22 10:13:02 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, many residents of Winnipeg North have signed this petition asking for the Government of Canada, the Prime Minister and, in fact, all members of the House of Commons to advocate for our seniors and deal with issues such as long-term health care, mental health, the OAS and the GIS, all very important issues for our seniors. The constituents I represent have signed, in good part, the petition asking for all members of the House to be advocates for the needs of our seniors.
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Context: House Hansard - 40 - Mar/3/22
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Mar/3/22 2:48:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the cost of living is going through the roof, and yesterday the Bank of Canada raised interest rates. Paying rent, buying food and medicine is seriously concerning for seniors. Some of the most vulnerable seniors have been anxiously waiting for months to get their GIS paid back. The government is doing the bare minimum to help people get by, and time is running out to fix the government's GIS mess. Will seniors be left out in the cold again because the Liberal government could not fix the problems it created?
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Context: House Hansard - 40 - Mar/3/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Mar/3/22 2:49:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that seniors are hurting, and we have had the backs of Canadians throughout the pandemic. We know seniors who normally receive GIS payments are facing challenges today because they were supported by the CRB and CERB. In the economic and fiscal update, we presented our government's plan to alleviate financial hardship of GIS recipients who received CRB or CERB. We will continue to investigate ways to respond to the needs of seniors.
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Context: House Hansard - 40 - Mar/3/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Mar/3/22 2:55:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the opposition is raising the issue of affordability, so let us review what we have done since taking office. We lowered taxes for the middle class twice and raised them on the wealthiest 1%, and the Conservatives voted against. We created the CCB, indexed to inflation, and the Conservatives voted against. We provided seniors over 75 years old with a one-time payment of $500 and guess what. The Conservatives voted against. This side will focus on affordability. That side should get on board.
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