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House Hansard - 16

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2021 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 16 - Dec/13/21
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Dec/13/21 2:29:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we have always been supporting seniors, especially the most vulnerable seniors, by strengthening their GIS. We also moved very quickly over the summer to provide immediate and direct payments to seniors. When it comes to the CERB and GIS, we are aware of the issue and are actively working to ensure that we support those affected. We have always been there for seniors, and we are going to continue to be there for them.
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Context: House Hansard - 16 - Dec/13/21
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Dec/13/21 2:30:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, strengthening income support for seniors has been a priority for our government. That is why one of the first things we did was to restore the age of eligibility for OAS back to 65. We strengthened the GIS for vulnerable seniors. We provided a one-time payment during the pandemic to help seniors afford the things they need. We will be increasing support through OAS for older seniors next year. On the issue the member raised, we are aware of it and are actively working on it to ensure that we provide support to those affected. On this side of the House, we have always supported seniors and we are going to continue to support them.
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Context: House Hansard - 16 - Dec/13/21
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Dec/13/21 2:57:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we have always been there for seniors. I am happy to talk about our record. One of the first things we did was restore the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to 65 from 67. We have enhanced the CPP. We have raised the GIS for single seniors. We have invested billions of dollars in home care. We have invested in building 7,000 new affordable housing units for seniors. On this side of the House, we are always going to support seniors.
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