Doesn't the government think that opting for a temporary measure sends the message that the problem is temporary and, therefore, that the situation facing seniors is acceptable in the current crisis?
Why is the measure temporary? Does the government intend to take more permanent action such as enhancing the old age security pension?
Seniors' financial circumstances certainly weren't acceptable before the crisis and won't be any more so after the crisis. Prices will keep going up for seniors as well, whether it's the cost of groceries, delivery services, home care, drugs or rent, and that's not all.
Will the government be keeping its election promise to raise the old age security pension?