Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
This question can be for either witness.
The government provided seniors with only a one-time $300 payment to support them during the pandemic. We're now at the two-year mark of this health crisis, and there has been no other support provided. This is deeply concerning for me and my riding. We are the third-poorest riding in the country. We have many seniors, including seniors who are veterans, living in deep, deep levels of poverty.
Do you believe this one-time $300 payment for seniors during the pandemic was sufficient, especially given the fact that we know that seniors experienced an increase in the costs they incurred during the pandemic? If not, what is the alternative?
I'll give you both a chance to answer quickly. I'll start with Mr. Sinha.