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House Hansard - 118

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 26, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 118 - Oct/26/22
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Oct/26/22 2:55:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, some laws and initiatives with budget implications require a royal recommendation before they can be adopted in the House. It is a symbolic gesture, but it is in the rules. My question relates to the budget. Inflation makes seniors very vulnerable, especially those the government discriminates against, the ones aged 65 to 75, particularly if they depend on government assistance. As such, and as the need for an economic update becomes increasingly urgent, will the government reconsider its position and increase old age security to a level that will enable seniors to cope?
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Context: House Hansard - 118 - Oct/26/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Oct/26/22 2:55:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the good news is that seniors are now living much longer and healthier lives than they did decades or generations ago. That is a good thing, but it means that too many seniors run out of pension and savings before they die. We recognize that, starting at the age of 75, seniors have greater needs, and that costs more. That is why we have chosen to increase old age security for all seniors 75 and up. Our goal is to provide an appropriate level of support to those in greater need.
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