Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak to Bill C-24. Back on
February 7, 2011, I spoke to the bill when it was Bill C-46. Sadly, the
concerns I raised then have not been addressed.
Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to rise to speak to
Motion No. 331 introduced by the member for Shefford. I want to congratulate
him on the good work he has done on this motion and his deep understanding of
the challenges facing many Canadians.
As part of our ongoing campaign to oppose the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project, please see below for a letter from the BC Caucus to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel.
By Niomi Pearson
Seniors in Ladysmith and their caregivers say they are concerned about continuity of care and cost of living expenses when it comes to today’s aging population.
Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder and Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley gathered with approximately 30 local residents on Friday as part of a series of non-partisan roundtables Crowder is hosting to identify and address issues and priorities that will help communities best prepare for the growing seniors population.
By Ann Andersen
For many decades, the right to federal pensions for seniors has been a motherhood issue for Canadians.
And Prime Minister Harper's announcement last month that the government plans to raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 immediately raised a red flag for Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder.
She's been quick to point out that decreasing income for seniors raises the spectre of increased poverty for some seniors and reduction in employment for boomers.
