Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

On June 14, 2018, Alice Wong asked a question during Question Period. The topic was on Carbon Pricing.

The following is a transcript:

Hon. Alice Wong (Richmond Centre, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, one of the largest challenges seniors are facing is being able to afford the basic necessities of life.

We all know that when the Liberals impose a new tax grab, it hikes the cost of living and seniors are disproportionately affected.

Why will the Liberals not finally reveal what their carbon tax will cost seniors?

Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.):
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to talk about the well-being and welfare of our seniors. Unfortunately, I am less happy to talk about the fact that Conservatives voted against every measure we put forward in favour of seniors.

We have brought the age of eligibility for old age security back to 65 years old, which is going to prevent 100,000 seniors from entering severe poverty. Unfortunately, the Harper Conservatives voted against that. We raised the guaranteed income supplement to help 900,000 seniors. Unfortunately, again our Conservative friends voted against that.

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