The Bloc Québécois has said that if the Liberals want to count on its support for confidence votes, the government needs to pass two pieces of legislation by Oct. 29. The two bills are Bill C-319, which seeks to amend the Old Age Security Act, and Bill C-282, which pertains to supply management.
Between the two bills, both private member’s bills, the party had previously been more vocal about Bill C-319.
Bill C-319 would give those aged 65 to 74 the same 10 percent increase in Old Age Security (OAS) benefits previously granted to people aged 75 and over. Bill C-319 is currently going through its third reading in the House of Commons….