On Tuesday, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos and Seniors Minister Deb Schulte announced measures aimed at providing financial assistance to seniors during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Trudeau government will be providing a one-time, tax-free payment of $300 to seniors eligible for Old Age Security, and a further $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
"This will help 6.7 million seniors cover increased costs caused by COVID-19," said Schulte, saying that "the 2.2 million seniors eligible for both OAS and GIS will get a total of $500 dollars."
Schulte said the senior aid will total $2.5 billion.
Schulte also announced an additional investment of $20 million in the New Horizons for seniors program, which will help community based projects aimed at reducing isolation and holding up social support networks.
Earlier this month, Trudeau announced that $9 million would be going to aid seniors via programs such as meals on wheels, to ensure that seniors are able to access meals safely.
At news conference in Ottawa on Sunday, PM Justin Trudeau announces federal funding for agencies working with vulnerable youth & seniors affected by COVID-19. The funds include $7.5M for Kids Help Phone & $9M via United Way to support local services for seniors. #cdnpoli #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/F175aqxjEM
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