Mr. Speaker, in fact, we have made significant improvements to the guaranteed income supplement system since we took office. We made sure that seniors would not have to apply year after year.
As long as they file their income tax return and they have applied once, they will automatically receive the GIS if they are eligible. After they file their income taxe return, their eligibility is determined as well as any change in what they are eligible for.
There is also an automatic trigger for an adjustment in the cost of living. Recently we have not had an increase in the cost of living, so there have not been adjustments. People must file their income tax returns in a timely manner to get the benefits they deserve.