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House Hansard - 286

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 27, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 286 - Feb/27/24
Ms. Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, BQ)
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, members from all parties—Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc—unanimously voted to do away with two classes of seniors when it comes to receiving old age security. Members will recall that the government had decided to limit benefit increases to those aged 75 and over only. In committee, MPs from all parties voted to do away with this terrible idea. Now, the government just needs to give royal recommendation so that we can do away with these two classes of seniors. Will the government give royal recommendation to Bill C‑319?
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Context: House Hansard - 286 - Feb/27/24
Hon. Seamus O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors, Lib.)
  • Feb/27/24 2:46:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, since 2015, we have been there for seniors. Increasing old age security was the right thing to do. They are more likely to outlive their savings, have disabilities and need health care. We also increased the guaranteed income supplement, improved the Canada pension plan and introduced a new dental plan.
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