Jamie Schmale at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On November 26th, 2020. See this statement in context.

November 26th, 2020 / 4:10 p.m.

Conservative

Jamie Schmale Conservative Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON

That's very kind of you. Thank you, Minister. I appreciate it.

Minister, as was mentioned in earlier questioning, we all know about isolation during COVID-19. Rural Internet connectivity is an issue coming up all over the place, and it affects people of all ages, but it's seniors who are feeling isolated the most, in many cases.

I know you're aware of this. You recently took part in a town hall with some of your colleagues, as we heard in earlier questioning.

We have a serious problem. Can you tell me what your department is doing to raise this issue on behalf of seniors with other ministers within your government?

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