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During Question Period, a Liberal member asked what the government is doing to help seniors with high living costs and access to benefits, saying seniors in her riding are worried about making ends meet. The minister replied that the government is committed to helping seniors age with dignity and to making it easier for them to receive their benefits. The exchange was briefly interrupted by noise in the chamber before the minister finished his answer.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Juanita Nathan

Liberal
“Seniors in my riding are worried about high costs and their government benefits. What is our government doing to help seniors with their money?”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the seniors in our country are the very people who built the communities we live in today, who raised families, strengthened our economy and shaped the Canada we are so proud of. They deserve to age with dignity, security and peace of mind. In Pickering—Brooklin, our seniors are concerned about affordability and ensuring they receive the benefits they rely on. Can the secretary of state update Canadians on how our government is supporting seniors and protecting them from financial vulnerability?

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Wayne Long

Liberal
“I want to recognize the contributions of seniors across Canada.”

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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Pickering—Brooklin for the great work she does in her riding and for recognizing the contributions of seniors across this country. Canada’s new government is committed to ensuring— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Wayne Long

Liberal
“Our government wants seniors to live well as they get older. We will make it easier for them to get their benefits.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have so many members on this side that it is hard to keep track of where everyone is. I want to thank the member for Pickering—Brooklin for the great work she does and for recognizing seniors across this country. Canada’s new government is committed to ensuring that seniors age with dignity. We are going to make it easier for seniors to access the benefits they are entitled to.

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