Let me respond and also add to Mr. Lynch's response.
Yes, seniors have a standard of living that normally is not acceptable. Many people have complained about the measure announced by the federal government saying that it is discriminatory. Why shouldn't a person under the age of 75 be entitled to the same amount and a substantial increase in their pension income called the old age pension? We get calls from people who complain and are unhappy with the situation. So that needs to be addressed.
Our seniors don't invest in tax havens, that's for sure. It's also a fact that when they receive additional money, they can afford certain activities that they normally can't afford. This generates economic spinoffs, often at the local level. So you can understand that receiving a little bit more money from the federal government would actually allow them to afford cultural activities, transportation, or a little treat in the week or in the month, something that they normally don't get.
With respect to home care, yes, there is progress to be made. For example, to encourage home care, there could be a grant for the renovation of housing that seniors occupy. Of course, there is a program to help people with disabilities or deteriorating physical health adapt their homes to their situation. However, the forms are so complicated to fill out and the wait is so long that people often have to live two or three years in a house that is not adapted to their needs. So they will choose to go to a private seniors' residence or to a residential and long-term care centre, or CHSLD. So that's another measure that the federal government could improve.
On the other hand, on the municipal side, there should also be agreements so that seniors have access to free transportation. This would make it easier for them to get to doctors' appointments and other appointments without the need for a caregiver or companion.
These are some examples of measures that would not cost astronomical amounts of money, but could make life easier for seniors.