moved for leave to introduce Bill C-449, An Act regarding free public transit for seniors.
Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling a bill that would help seniors across Canada break free from their isolation. We know it is good to encourage seniors to live active social lives, and for them to break out of the isolation they may experience. We also know that it is difficult for many seniors in Canada to get around, and often public transportation is their only option.
I am tabling a bill to allow the Minister of Finance to make direct payments to a fund established to help the provinces, territories and municipalities offer seniors across Canada free local public transportation, outside peak hours.
I am calling on all the members of the House to support this bill and to ensure it is passed as quickly as possible.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)