Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“The government helps seniors in many ways, not just with fuel costs. We help pay for dental care, dialysis, and higher pensions for people over 75. Lower fuel taxes also help everyone, including seniors who drive or take the bus.”
“Madam Speaker, I think it is important to recognize that there is not just one area in which the government is giving support to Canadians but a multitude of different areas. For example, when we think of seniors, we can think of the benefits. I highlighted, for example, the dental program. I can highlight dialysis. Many seniors receive dialysis. We can talk about the seniors over age 75 who received a substantial increase over and above what would have been the guaranteed annual increase. Many seniors continue to drive. A senior over the age of 90 can still be driving, and they too will get breaks. There are individuals using buses. Everyone benefits from that 10¢-a-litre drop, which has an impact on fares. Directly and indirectly, there are tangible supports for seniors in many different ways.”
Madam Speaker, I think it is important to recognize that there is not just one area in which the government is giving support to Canadians but a multitude of different areas. For example, when we think of seniors, we can think of the benefits. I highlighted, for example, the dental program. I can highlight dialysis. Many seniors receive dialysis. We can talk about the seniors over age 75 who received a substantial increase over and above what would have been the guaranteed annual increase. Many seniors continue to drive. A senior over the age of 90 can still be driving, and they too will get breaks. There are individuals using buses. Everyone benefits from that 10¢-a-litre drop, which has an impact on fares. Directly and indirectly, there are tangible supports for seniors in many different ways.