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House Hansard - 106

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 3, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 106 - Oct/3/22
Ms. Heather McPherson
  • Oct/3/22 12:56:55 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
Madam Speaker, I do not understand where the Conservatives get some of their data and information from. We do have a program in Alberta. If a family is living just pennies above the poverty line, if someone is making just pennies above minimum wage, they will get some support for dental care, but realistically, the vast majority of Canadians who are living on under $90,000 a year cannot access dental care. Yes, I agree with him that one in 10 is too many, but I do not think it is one in 10. The number of people who are not able to access dental care is much greater in this country. Strangely, the Conservatives think that about all kinds of things, that we should not worry because it is covered. It is not covered, which is why we need to put this legislation in place. I do not understand.
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Context: House Hansard - 106 - Oct/3/22
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/22 2:36:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we understand that the cost of living is high for families. That is why we introduced the Canada child benefit in 2015. Since then, it has lifted 450,000 children across the country out of poverty. We are here for families, we have been here for families, and we will be here for families.
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Context: House Hansard - 106 - Oct/3/22
Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk
  • Oct/3/22 7:00:43 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-22 
Madam Speaker, we know we need to address the long-standing financial insecurity that is the lived reality of far too many working age Canadians with disabilities. With Bill C-22, we are clearly demonstrating our commitment to lifting persons with disabilities out of poverty. As we wait for the bill to be passed, we are working diligently with all our partners to lay the groundwork for the next steps. We will continue building on the success of the past years, such as the Accessible Canada Act and the poverty reduction strategy. We are already working with our partners to iron out all the details so that Bill C-22 can move quickly through the House.
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