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House Hansard - 178

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 17, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:34:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is hard to hear the Conservatives talk about families because at every opportunity they have voted against hard-working Canadian families in this House, like regarding the Canada child benefit, the Canada workers benefit, the Canada housing benefit or dental that has helped over 250,000 children go to the dentist already. We also have the Canada child care agreements that have lowered fees by 50% right across the country. If Conservatives cared about Canadian families, they would do more to support them.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:42:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we understand that EI benefits need to be fairer, more responsive and more adaptable to the needs of Canada's evolving workforce. That is why we continue to be committed to comprehensively modernizing the system. We have already extended EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks. With budget 2023, we propose extending support for seasonal workers until October 2024. We have always said we need to get EI reform right. It is a priority, and we are on it.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 3:07:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Mississauga East—Cooksville for the important question. All members in the House are aware, because we have heard from constituents right across this country, how challenging these times are. That is why our government has acted yet again in budget 2023. In addition to several measures that have been in place this year, as well as previously, we brought forward the grocery rebate, which could provide up to $460 for a family of four or $220 for seniors or single individuals. We know that for the 11 million Canadians who are going to receive the grocery rebate, it will go a long way. We are continuing to be there to support Canadians through these tough economic times. We understand that the high cost of food is having an impact, and we will continue to be there for them.
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