Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Before I start asking questions, I'd like to say a special thank you to all the front-line workers who have been risking their lives to make sure we stay healthy and safe.
Many seniors have spent their entire working life saving for their retirement, putting money away into their RRSPs. Given the current situation, those who want to should not be punished for accessing their own money, come tax season. We have asked the government for registered plan withdrawal changes to allow for limited tax-free or tax-deferred withdrawals.
Why won't the government allow seniors to access their own money penalty-free?