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House Hansard - 155

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 7, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 155 - Feb/7/23
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Feb/7/23 3:14:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we recognize the challenges seniors are facing. That is precisely why we have been there for them every single step of the way. That is why we doubled the GST credit for six months. That is why we have increased the guaranteed income supplement, which has helped over 900,000 seniors and has lifted 45,000 seniors out of poverty. That is exactly why we increased the old age security by 10% last year, and that is why we are, of course, enhancing the CPP. On this side of the House, we are going to continue to support all Canadians, including seniors.
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Context: House Hansard - 155 - Feb/7/23
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Feb/7/23 5:07:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, my hon. colleague and I agree on one thing, and that is that people are most definitely struggling right now. I can be on board with us identifying and moving forward with practical solutions, such as those the member was speaking of. I am wondering if the member could explain why, when only certain provinces would benefit from this motion, he would not support us removing GST from all home heating, so we could look at, as he says, cutting a break for those who are struggling most.
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