Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I said, this government does respect and honour its elders. We don't charge rent for seniors in social housing. We have increased, in this year's budget, the pension amount that we provide to seniors. We do provide a heating subsidy to seniors who are in need and our income support, as a means of last resort for seniors who need help. So, Mr. Speaker, I will continue to look at the program and see what we can do, but I don't want to give the Members false hope that I have a lot of room to move. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 155-15(5): Elders' Fuel Subsidy Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 155-15(5): Elders' Fuel Subsidy Programs
Question 155-15(5): Elders' Fuel Subsidy Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 19th, 2006
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