Chandra Arya at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.

February 12th, 2024 / 4:20 p.m.

Liberal

Chandra Arya Liberal Nepean, ON

It was $235 billion in 2017, and it's increasing.

I'm not saying it's just the federal government. The provincial governments, the territories and the federal government are all looking at ways to support those in need in society. Among those at the forefront are seniors, obviously.

Mr. Poulin, I want to ask you the same thing. Do you agree with me that we should focus the support from the government on the people who are in need of support, instead of giving benefits to people who don't need them?

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