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-Proposal textSeniors in Canada living below the poverty line across this country are currently set-at $23,500, which is really not sufficient for the high price of food and accommodations. Many go-without required medications or skip so they can eat. Some freeze in winter because they cannot-afford heating bills. Some live in dilapidated housing because they need a roof over their head.-Some get half of their CPP because they were forced to apply early because of the provincial-governments, not by choice.Type of ProposalPublic policy that the party would representObjective /-BenefitIncrease the benefits of the social program to ensure Seniors get their full CPP at 65,-guaranteed income supplement to be increased to ensure the income for a senior meets the poverty-line threshold in Canada. Drug plans to cover all costs for seniors, including co-pay fees charged-by the pharmacy.If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it-replace?N/AList any supporting evidence for your-proposalhttps://seasonsretirement.com/canadian-government-benefits-for-seniors-overview/#:~:text=OAS%20is%20a%20monthly%20benefit,ten%20years%20as%20an%20adult.- https://globalnews.ca/news/3219755/almost-10-percent-of-older-canadians-are-skipping-their-prescriptions-study/
- https://nationalseniorsstrategy.ca/the-four-pillars/pillar-1/older-canadians-and-poverty/
- https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/elderly-poverty-aspx/
-https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/dotcom/client_service/financial%20services/latest%20thinking/wealth%20management/what_percentage_of_canadian_seniors_have_enough_income_to_live_adequately.ashxDoes-this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group-or groups?N/AJurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the-language the proposal is being submitted in.English
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- +Proposal text
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- +Seniors in Canada living below the poverty line across this country are currently set at $25,252,
- +which is really not sufficient for the high price of food and accommodations. Many go without
- +required medications or skip so they can eat. Some freeze in winter because they cannot afford
- +heating bills. Some live in dilapidated housing because they need a roof over their head. Some get
- +half of their CPP because they were forced to apply at age 60 because of the provincial governments,
- +not by choice.
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- +We need to increase the benefits of the social program to ensure Seniors get their full CPP when
- +they turn 65, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Old Age Security (OAS) need to be increased to
- +ensure the income for seniors meets the poverty line threshold in Canada or exceeds it by $1000.
- +Drug plans to cover all costs for seniors, including co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy. Other
- +Medical coverage and expenses such as eyeglasses need more comprehensive coverage for seniors.
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- +Type of Proposal
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- +Public policy that the party would represent
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- +Objective / Benefit
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- +Increase the Income Benefits of all seniors-related social and health programs to ensure that our
- +Seniors are taken care of in a manner justly deserved. Allow all Seniors to get their full CPP at
- +age 65, along with OAS and GIS that all three be appropriately increased to ensure the income for a
- +senior meets the poverty line threshold in Canada. Canadian Seniors Drug and Medical Plan covers all
- +costs for seniors, including co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy. and other related medical cost up
- +to 80%.
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- +If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
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- +N/A
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- +List any supporting evidence for your proposal
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- +https://seasonsretirement.com/canadian-government-benefits-for-seniors-overview/#:~:text=OAS%20is%20a%20monthly%20benefit,ten%20years%20as%20an%20adult.
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- https://globalnews.ca/news/3219755/almost-10-percent-of-older-canadians-are-skipping-their-prescriptions-study/
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- https://nationalseniorsstrategy.ca/the-four-pillars/pillar-1/older-canadians-and-poverty/
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- https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/elderly-poverty-aspx/
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- +https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/dotcom/client_service/financial%20services/latest%20thinking/wealth%20management/what_percentage_of_canadian_seniors_have_enough_income_to_live_adequately.ashx
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- +Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
- +group or groups?
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- +N/A
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- +Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
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- +Yes
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- +Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
- +
- +English
