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House Hansard - 176

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 30, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 176 - Mar/30/23
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/23 2:43:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, budget 2023 continues to grow our government's plan to support seniors, but do not take my word for it. FADOQ, the largest senior-serving organization in Quebec, said it “welcomes the financial support offered to seniors in the federal budget, notably with the one-time grocery rebate and the expansion of the Canadian Dental Care Plan.” Our new dental care plan will help nine million Canadians, including seniors, get the dental care they need, and our grocery rebate will put hundreds of dollars back in their pockets. I hope the member opposite will vote for this budget so she can continue to support seniors in her riding, in Quebec and all across Canada.
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Context: House Hansard - 176 - Mar/30/23
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/23 2:51:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, budget 2023 continues to grow our government's plan to support seniors, which has already seen poverty rates for seniors drop significantly since 2015. Through this budget, we are bringing in the largest expansion of health care in 60 years by providing seniors access to high-quality dental care. We are helping seniors with their daily costs through a grocery rebate. We are also helping more seniors access supports, such as the guaranteed income supplement, through the automatic income tax filing. Seniors can rest assured that we will continue to have their backs.
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Context: House Hansard - 176 - Mar/30/23
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/23 3:01:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have been there, delivering for seniors. The party opposite has opposed every single measure that we have put forward. Once again, in this budget, we are providing targeted support for Canadians who need it the most, including seniors, with our new grocery rebate that is going to give seniors additional money to pay for their groceries, with our new dental care plan that is going to get that dental care for seniors about whom they care. We are expanding the free automatic filing system so vulnerable seniors can have access to critical supports like the GIS. If the Conservatives care about Canadians or seniors, they should vote for the budget.
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