Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree just how challenging this pandemic has been for seniors, especially those most vulnerable, but our government has been there to support those who are most vulnerable by strengthening their GIS. We moved very quickly to provide immediate and direct financial support for seniors this summer.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I would first like to congratulate my new colleague on his election. I think he will make a fantastic representative for his constituents. I would also like to thank him for giving me the opportunity to highlight an important program that benefits seniors across Canada.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I would first like to congratulate my new colleague on his election. I think he will make a fantastic representative for his constituents. I would also like to thank him for giving me the opportunity to highlight an important program that benefits seniors across Canada.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, since the beginning of the pandemic we told Canadians and seniors we would be there for them as long as they needed, and that is exactly what we are doing. We have always prioritized the most vulnerable seniors by strengthening their GIS. We provided immediate and direct financial support to seniors this summer.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree just how challenging this pandemic has been for our seniors, but every single step of the way, our government has been there to support seniors, especially those most vulnerable, by strengthening their GIS. We moved extremely quickly to provide immediate and direct financial support for seniors.

Seniors  Madam Speaker, as I mentioned, we are working to find the right solution to support seniors affected by the GIS and changes due to the pandemic benefits, but let me remind the hon. member of a number of things that we have done to help seniors. We have increased support, through OAS, for those 75 and above.

Seniors  Madam Speaker, from the very beginning our government's priority has been to support seniors, especially those most vulnerable. That is why we worked extremely hard to strengthen income security for seniors, including their GIS. We created benefits such as CERB to help people at the height of the pandemic.

Seniors  Madam Speaker, elder abuse, in all its forms, is totally unacceptable. This issue is extremely important to our government and it is an issue we all take very seriously. We are working on initiatives to combat seniors abuse, including strengthening the law, creating a national definition and having better data collection.

Seniors  Madam Speaker, we all know how challenging this pandemic has been on seniors. Every single step of the way, this government has been there to support seniors, especially the most vulnerable, by strengthening their GIS. We moved very quickly to provide immediate and direct financial support to seniors.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, I think we can all agree with how challenging the pandemic has been on seniors, especially the most vulnerable seniors, but every step of the way, our government has been there to support seniors by strengthening their GIS and ensuring they have the supports and services they need.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the hon. member on her re-election and on her role as shadow minister for seniors. Before I respond to my hon. colleague's question, allow me to briefly take a moment to thank the constituents of Brampton West, who have elected me to the House for the third time as their voice.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree just how challenging this pandemic has been on seniors. Every single step of the way, our government has been there to support seniors, especially those who are most vulnerable by strengthening their GIS. We have also moved very quickly to provide immediate and direct financial supports to seniors this year.

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, strengthening income security for seniors has been a priority for our government, and that is why our government strengthened GIS for vulnerable seniors. We provided one-time payments during the pandemic to help seniors afford the things that they needed. We will be increasing support through OAS for those who are age 75 and above.