Dave Van Kesteren on Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act

In the House of Commons on June 21st, 2011. See this statement in context.

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy ActGovernment Orders

June 21st, 2011 / 4:25 p.m.

Conservative

Dave Van Kesteren Conservative Chatham-Kent—Essex, ON

Yes, Mr. Speaker, this government is very serious about our seniors and has demonstrated that in past budgets.

I believe the hon. member is referring to the guaranteed income supplement, or the GIS. The top up we will be providing will benefit 680,000 seniors across Canada. This means, and I repeat what I said in my speech, $600 per year for single seniors and another $840 per year for couples.

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