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House Hansard - 296

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 9, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Mr. Peter Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby, NDP)
  • Apr/9/24 2:50:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, thanks to the NDP, we now have dental care in Canada. This was opposed by the corporate Conservatives at every single step. New Democrats fought for the nearly two million seniors who will benefit from the dental care program in a few weeks' time. Dentists are raising concerns about the rollout of the program. Seniors should not have to wait any longer to benefit from going to their dentists. What will the minister do to ensure that every senior who is registered will benefit from the dental care program without delay?
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Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Apr/9/24 2:52:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the guaranteed income supplement is a lifeline for seniors across this country. Shamefully, at a time when grocery prices and rents are sky high, the Liberals are clawing back this support for more than 100,000 seniors receiving workers' compensation. This is wrong. The Liberals should not be punishing seniors who are injured on the job. When will the government reverse the clawback so that seniors can afford groceries and rent?
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Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Hon. Seamus O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors, Lib.)
  • Apr/9/24 2:52:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to stand in the House next to the Minister of Health as we roll out one of the largest social programs that Canada has ever seen. We are now up to 1.8 million seniors who are registered for Canada's new dental program. This is something that will save lives. This is something that will restore dignity to the lives of so many seniors. With so many seniors who have registered up until the month of May, I look forward to more seniors enjoying the dignity of quality health care regardless of injury and regardless of birthright.
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