Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good afternoon, ladies. Thank you for your presentations.
First, let me say that seniors have been hardest hit by the current crisis. In Canada, it is mostly women living alone who have been affected in terms of health, mental health and finances.
I want to talk about the financial situation. My question is for Ms. Lennox. I hope the interpretation issue has been resolved.
Since the beginning of the crisis, there have been demands. We have put in place assistance and emergency measures, which have been well received. We have provided our support to workers and businesses. Yet, even today, we still feel that we have left seniors behind.
We believe that old age security and guaranteed income supplement benefits should be increased. Right now, the annual income of people who receive both amounts is $18,000, which comes out to less than $2,000 per month.
Ms. Lennox, is this an important issue for you?