Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

On June 3, 2014, Alice Wong spoke in the House of Commons during Question Period on the topic of Seniors. The following is a transcript:

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, over the next 25 years the number of seniors in Canada will double. Unfortunately, the Conservatives have no plan to deal with or provide the needed supports for our aging population.

From health care to financial security to housing, it is time for a plan. Our seniors deserve nothing less.

Why have the Conservatives not worked with the provinces and territories to develop a national aging strategy? It is time for some federal leadership.

Hon. Alice Wong (Minister of State (Seniors), CPC):
Mr. Speaker, seniors in Canada can be proud of the record support they are seeing from this government.

We have increased tax relief for seniors, increased funding for the new horizons for seniors program, and are investing in programs to help seniors, such as the targeted initiative for older workers.

That member and that party voted against all of these. We will take no lessons from the NDP, which would raise taxes for all Canadians, including seniors.

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