Cutting 88,000 Old age pensioners off from GIC
Cortes Currents
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Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - According to North Island - Powell River MP Rachel Blaney more than 88,000 seniors are being cut off from the guaranteed income supplement (GIS) they received prior to the pandemic. She said that statistic originated with the parliamentary budget officer. Hundreds of people have called Blaney’s office about this, Including “people from Campbell River, Comox Valley, Powell River, Quadra Island, Port McNeil.”
“I wouldn't be surprised if it's every community. This is a widespread issue,” explained Blaney.