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Changes at "Seniors Federal Benfits Support Program"

Avatar: Emerald Gibson Emerald Gibson

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  • -{"en"=>"Seniors Federal Benfits Support Program", "machine_translations"=>{"fr"=>"Programme de soutien aux bĂ©nĂ©fices fĂ©dĂ©raux pour les personnes âgĂ©es"}}
  • +{"en"=>"Seniors Federal Benfits Support Program"}

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    Proposal text

    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.

    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.


    Type of Proposal

    Public policy that the party would represent


    Objective / Benefit

    The Green Party of Canada supports increasing the Income Benefits of all seniors-related social and health programs; and Supports allowing Seniors to receive their full CPP entitlement at age 65 and increasing CPP, OAS and GIS benefits to meet the poverty line threshold in Canada; and Supports that the Canadian Seniors Drug and Medical Plan will cover all costs for seniors, including the co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy, and cover other related medical costs up to 80%.


    If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?

    N/A


    List any supporting evidence for your proposal

    https://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.ashx

    Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?

    N/A


    Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?

    Yes


    Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.

    English

    ", ["

    Texte de la proposition

    Au Canada, les personnes âgées vivant sous le seuil de pauvreté sont actuellement fixées à 25 252 dollars, ce qui n'est vraiment pas suffisant pour faire face au prix élevé de la nourriture et du logement. Nombreux sont ceux qui se privent de médicaments ou qui sautent pour pouvoir manger. Certains gèlent en hiver parce qu'ils n'ont pas les moyens de payer les factures de chauffage. Certains vivent dans des logements délabrés parce qu'ils ont besoin d'un toit. Nous devons augmenter les prestations du programme social pour que les aînés reçoivent la totalité du RPC lorsqu'ils atteignent 65 ans, le Supplément de revenu garanti (SRG) et la Sécurité de la vieillesse (SV) doivent être augmentés pour que le revenu des aînés atteigne le seuil de pauvreté au Canada ou le dépasse de 1 000 $. Les régimes d'assurance-médicaments doivent couvrir tous les coûts pour les personnes âgées, y compris les frais de co-paiement facturés par la pharmacie. Les autres couvertures médicales et les dépenses telles que les lunettes doivent être plus complètes pour les personnes âgées.


    Type de proposition

    Politique publique que le parti représenterait


    Objectif / avantage

    Le Parti vert du Canada appuie l'augmentation des prestations de revenu de tous les programmes sociaux et de santé destinés aux aînés ; et appuie le fait de permettre aux aînés de recevoir la totalité de leurs prestations du RPC à l'âge de 65 ans et d'augmenter les prestations du RPC, de la SV et du SRG pour atteindre le seuil de pauvreté au Canada ; et appuie le fait que le Régime de médicaments et de soins médicaux pour les aînés du Canada couvrira tous les coûts pour les aînés, y compris les frais de co-paiement facturés par la pharmacie, et couvrira d'autres coûts médicaux connexes jusqu'à 80 %.


    Si votre proposition remplace une ou plusieurs politiques existantes, laquelle remplace-t-elle ?

    N/A


    Énumérez toutes les preuves à l'appui de votre proposition

    https://seasonsretirement.com/canadian-government-benefits-for-seniors-overview/#:~:text=OAS%20est%20une%20prestation%20mensuelle,dix%20ans%20comme%20un%20adulte.

    https://globalnews.ca/news/3219755/almost-10-percent-of-older-canadians-are-skipping-their-prescriptions-study/

    https://nationalseniorsstrategy.ca/les-quatre-piliers/le-pilier-1/les-canadiens-plus-âgés-et-la-pauvreté/

    https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/elderly-poverty-aspx/

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    Cette proposition affecte-t-elle un groupe particulier et quels efforts ont été déployés pour consulter ce ou ces groupes ?

    N/A


    Compétence : Cette proposition relève-t-elle de la compétence fédérale ?

    Oui


    Veuillez indiquer la langue dans laquelle la proposition est soumise.

    Anglais

    Dans quelle langue la proposition est-elle présentée ?"]]

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    Proposal text

    The Green Party of Canada supports comprehensive financial and medical support for low-income seniors including

    • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits that meet or exceed the minimum threshold of Canada’s official poverty line;
    • Full Canada Pension Plan benefits at age 65 for all eligible seniors; and
    • Collaborating with the provinces to provide enhanced Drug and Medical coverage for 100% of pharmacy co-payment fees and up to 80% coverage for other related medical expenses incurred by low-income seniors. 



    Type of Proposal

    Public policy that the party would represent


    Objective / Benefit

    The Green Party of Canada supports increasing the Income Benefits of all seniors-related social and health programs; and Supports allowing Seniors to receive their full CPP entitlement at age 65 and increasing CPP, OAS and GIS benefits to meet the poverty line threshold in Canada; and Supports that the Canadian Seniors Drug and Medical Plan will cover all costs for seniors, including the co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy, and cover other related medical costs up to 80%.


    If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?

    N/A


    List any supporting evidence for your proposal

    https://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.ashx

    Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?

    N/A


    Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?

    Yes


    Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.

    English

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