Susan Walsh says “Seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador are struggling financially.”
The province’s Seniors Advocate has joined national colleagues to urge the federal government to include seniors in the potential $250 rebate, which is currently called the Working Canadian Rebate. Susan Walsh says “Seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador are struggling financially.” The median income of seniors in Canada is $33,350 (2022). In Newfoundland and Labrador, the median income of seniors is the lowest in the country at $27,800.)Walsh says “ Initiatives that see any level of government utilizing tax dollars to assist citizens to deal with the cost of living should be targeted to those in our society who need it most. Walsh says she would have liked to see the increase to Old Age Security that was given to seniors 75 and over, at 10% increase, given to seniors 65+.
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Corner Brook RNC mourns the loss of retired Police Service Dog Garvey
Rates for foster parents will increase next month for the first time in 12 years
Steady Brook residents living near the river advised to keep an eye on properties as water levels increase
Corner Brook residents have until May31st to report lawn damage done by snow plows
