Thank you, Chair.
I have to agree with my colleague Madam Dancho. It's been disillusioning for me in the House of Commons to have to sit through filibusters for two meetings in a row, although I appreciate Mr. Turnbull's knowledge.
I certainly support that study, but I would like to propose an idea around a guaranteed livable basic income, something that certainly would help seniors in this country, something in response to the current PBO report that indicated a guaranteed livable basic income could cut poverty rates 50% at zero net cost.
Particularly because we know people are falling through the social safety net as the pandemic goes on, I believe this will be a life-saving measure. I agree with the members around the table who said we need to talk about things specific to the pandemic right now. I would argue that a guaranteed livable basic income, particularly at the juncture we find ourselves.... I'd like that to be considered in addition to seniors.
I don't want to take too long. I know we have limited time, but the study on seniors is valuable. The social enterprise is certainly critical, particularly for getting people back to work, but a guaranteed livable basic income is certainly of interest to the majority of Canadians. It reflects the electorate and where the electorate is at.
Thank you.