Andréanne Larouche at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 25th, 2021. See this statement in context.

May 25th, 2021 / 4:40 p.m.

Bloc

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.

I will be brief. The cost estimated by the Bloc Québécois to increase the old age security for all seniors aged 65 and over is approximately $4 billion. This is the answer I expected from the minister during the previous round of questions.

Let me come back to my question.

Madam Minister, we are talking about $4 billion. So what is stopping you from increasing the old age security for those who are 75 years old and under?

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