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House Hansard - 228

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 3, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 228 - Oct/3/23
Ms. Joanne Thompson (St. John's East, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/23 4:17:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Sunday marked National Seniors Day, an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the profound contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces. However, for some, the rising cost of living is making it more difficult to make ends meet. Can the minister of seniors please share how the government is ensuring that all seniors can enjoy a secure and dignified retirement?
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Context: House Hansard - 228 - Oct/3/23
Hon. Seamus O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/23 4:17:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would add congratulations from someone who has known you for 35 years, since we were young students at Forum for Young Canadians. We always knew you would go places, and indeed you did. Although it is a few years off for you and I, it is good to know that we raised old age security by 10% for seniors 75 and older. We raised the guaranteed income supplement by up to $947 annually for single low-income seniors. We launched the age well at home initiative to help more seniors age in their homes and communities. Our work is far from done, but as minister for seniors, my priority remains affordability.
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