“We are growing the economy by taking care of Canadians. Seniors are getting a groceries benefit. Seniors will get money directly to help with rising costs. We are also helping seniors with the Canadian dental care plan. We are directly supporting seniors. These measures would not be possible without us. We are there for seniors.”
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A debate about the government's handling of the economy and cost of living. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of driving up costs and debts, hurting ordinary people. The Liberals defended their actions, saying they are helping seniors through targeted benefits, while some accused the Conservatives of wanting to raise retirement ages in the past.
“I say we are studying the vulnerability of senior women. We need to focus on the living conditions of seniors. We have put in place measures like the Canadian dental care plan. Senior women can get direct support from this plan. There are other measures. We are committed to providing the best possible support to Canadian seniors.”
“I say the Conservatives made many bad decisions over a decade. I list some of them, like raising the retirement age and voting against dental care and GIS increases. I tell the Conservatives to take note and reconsider, but I do not answer the question about stopping debt.”