Bloc to push feds to back MP’s seniors supports bill this fall

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Proposed legislation to increase minimum prison sentences for motor vehicle theft, increase senior supports, and require the finance minister to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income are at the front of the line for consideration this fall, among the 52 private members’ bills currently before Parliament.

“That’s why, since my first campaign in 2019, I’ve been talking about to increase this Old Age Security, but for all seniors from 65 and more—not only 75 —because this creates two seniors classes, and people don’t understand that,” she said. However, the 43rd Parliament only lasted just under two years, and Larouche didn’t get a chance to table a private members’ bill .

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