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Randall Garrison

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • NDP
  • Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke
  • British Columbia
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $148,586.11

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Context: House Hansard - 143 - Dec/7/22
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, NDP)
  • Dec/7/22 4:33:25 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Mr. Speaker, one of the things the member pointed out is that the Liberals have created a special and extra benefit for seniors over 75. While I would not at all dispute that seniors over 75 face extra costs in terms of their lives, somehow it seems to imply that those between 65 and 75 are okay, when we all know they are suffering from those same effects of inflation and those same inabilities to make ends meet when it comes to housing and associated medical costs. I wonder if the hon. member would support the idea that the increase that went to those over 75 should have gone to all seniors.
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Context: House Hansard - 142 - Dec/6/22
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, NDP)
  • Dec/6/22 1:07:03 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to the hon. member's speech expressing concern about seniors. However, I think she wants us to forget that it was the Conservative Party that tried to raise the age of retirement under the Harper government, and that had to be reversed. People would not be collecting OAS until age 67 if the Conservatives had their way. On the other side, the member talks about young people trying to get a start. One of the main reasons I am supporting this fall economic statement is that it would take away the interest on student loans, which would go a great way toward helping people get a start in life.
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