Let us look at the facts, Mr. Speaker.
People are being told that, if they do not have enough money, there are other resources available to them, such as food banks and community services and support. Come on. It is shameful how these people are being treated when they do not have the means to survive.
That is basically saying that we accept that they are in a vulnerable situation. It is saying that they need to make use of other resources rather than making minimum payments on their account balance and spending 30% to 50% of their budget on housing.
One-time assistance is one thing. However, out of respect for seniors, that increase should be given to everyone aged 65 and over. That is non-negotiable, given everything that seniors have done for our communities.