Discussion · Government Orders
Leah Gazan NDP
“The government took jobs away from veterans and gave them to an American company. Many veterans in my riding are homeless and have no income. We do not take care of veterans when they return from service. I want to know if the member supports giving veterans a guaranteed basic income.”
“Mr. Speaker, the fact that the Liberal government has not only taken jobs away from veterans but has decided to give them to a company that is involved with ICE in the United States is absolutely appalling. There are a lot of veterans living in Winnipeg Centre who are houseless and do not have a livable income. I have talked to many veterans organizations in Winnipeg that support my idea of a guaranteed livable basic income. Veterans make a sacrifice for whatever reasons they find in their spirit, but when they come back, we do not look after them. It is not only through employment but also if they are unable to work for whatever reason. I am wondering if the member supports my idea of putting in place a guaranteed livable basic income for veterans.”
Mr. Speaker, the fact that the Liberal government has not only taken jobs away from veterans but has decided to give them to a company that is involved with ICE in the United States is absolutely appalling. There are a lot of veterans living in Winnipeg Centre who are houseless and do not have a livable income. I have talked to many veterans organizations in Winnipeg that support my idea of a guaranteed livable basic income. Veterans make a sacrifice for whatever reasons they find in their spirit, but when they come back, we do not look after them. It is not only through employment but also if they are unable to work for whatever reason. I am wondering if the member supports my idea of putting in place a guaranteed livable basic income for veterans.