Ms. Nathalie Martel at the Status of Women Committee

On October 6th, 2009. See this statement in context.

October 6th, 2009 / 4:25 p.m.

Director, Old Age Security Policy, Department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada

If I remember, I think right now the incidence of low income among seniors is 4.8%. That's based on 2007 figures. I believe that if the GIS did not exist, that rate would be around 16%. So the GIS makes a big difference.

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