Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced today a plan to increase guaranteed income supplement (GIS) payments by $500 a year for eligible seniors — a boost the party says would benefit more than two million people over the age of 65. Single seniors who qualify for GIS would get $500 more a year under the Liberal plan, while couples would get $750. "Our announcement today is about putting more money in the pockets of the most vulnerable seniors," Trudeau said. On the campaign trail last week, Blanchet said he'd try to force the next government to spend more on seniors. Trudeau said that if his government is re-elected, he'll double the home accessibility tax credit, which would provide up to an additional $1,500 in support to help seniors stay in their homes longer.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2021 15:25 UTC