Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Beloeil—Chambly who has long been paying particular attention to seniors. We thank him for his leadership and suggestions.
Indeed, seniors are in great need of services and support as a result of COVID-19. We are helping protect their financial security through an extra GST/HST credit payment for low- and modest-income individuals. We reduced by 25% the minimum amount that has to be withdrawn from registered retirement income funds. We are also contributing $9 million through the United Way of Canada to help seniors get food, drugs and other essentials.
We will continue to work with the provinces to ensure that seniors in long-term care facilities are protected.