Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, I have a petition from constituents adding their names to those of thousands of Canadians who have petitioned the House to change the proposed changes to old age security eligibility.
BRANTFORD—On November 16, Irene joined locals and members of the Brantford & District Labour Council to protest the latest changes to the Old Age Security (OAS) program, which places the financial security of seniors at risk.
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Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I want to ask my colleague across the aisle to clarify her statements last June. She claims to be taking action to create sustainable programs. I want to know what programs she is talking about. Canadian seniors are not seeing the benefits.
Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel.
Mr. Sylvain Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, not only are they trying to hide their irresponsible budget from Canadians, but they also want to hide how they treat our veterans. The Auditor General has been clear: veterans are having to deal with unacceptable wait times, complicated, poorly defined processes and inadequate benefits. What is even more shocking, however, is that in a rich country like Canada, this government does not even provide veterans in need with a decent funeral service.
