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Over the past two months, there has been an increased focus on the timely processing of EI benefits, specifically for clients in Quebec. This has included identifying delays associated to an increase in fraudulent applications and the increased integrity activities required to ensure that benefits are being paid to the actual client.
More recently key groups representing EI claimants and MPs from the Quebec region have called for the issue to be corrected. This includes demonstrations at certain Service Canada Centres within the Quebec region.
Why is the Government not providing immediate help to low-income seniors who saw a reduction or loss in Guaranteed Income Supplement because they received pandemic benefits last year?
Why did the Government limit the increase of the Old Age Security (OAS) pension by 10% to seniors aged 75 and over, rather than increasing the OAS pension for all seniors 65 and over?
Why is Royal Assent of Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement), required before March 4, 2022 important?
What is the status of the of the Budget 2021 announcement to provide incentives for personal support workers with the funding of the my65+ initiative?
What is the government doing to ensure fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces?
On July 14, 2021, the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force was launched. Why is the Government undertaking this review? What is the Task Force being asked to do?
What is the Government of Canada doing for non-profits, charities, social enterprises and other social purpose organizations under the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy?
How is the Government of Canada ensuring the safety of Temporary Foreign Workers while working in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Why are some seniors receiving their Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and One-time Payment for Older Seniors tax slips late?