Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I like to believe that I speak for the elders, women and children. These people don't belong to any associations or any group who will speak for them in a public forum. Mr. Speaker, I have been speaking for some of the elders in my area since the day I became elected in 1989.
Mr. Speaker, many dates of birth were rejected many years after the fact, especially in the Eastern Arctic area. There are many cases whereby an individual who should have been receiving an old-age pension is not receiving it because of the inaccurate issuing of the documents. Mr. Speaker, these are Canadian citizens. They should now be receiving what is rightfully theirs to enjoy the much-needed income, but still do not receive anything.
Mr. Speaker, I have approached the Department of Social Services and the Department of Justice regarding an individual living in Taloyoak who should now be receiving an old-age pension but is not receiving one because of the records. Mr. Speaker, elders in the Taloyoak area and in the Pelly Bay area and in the Gjoa Haven area know exactly what year the gentleman I'm talking about was born. According to the record that came from the RCMP office, it shows the gentleman is much younger than he really is. I have communicated with the Department of Social Services and with Justice in the past few years, only to be told that the records they have are correct; whereby, the individual is not eligible to receive an old-age pension as of yet.
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Thank you.