Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau revealed a new policy in New Brunswick's capital on Wednesday. (CPAC)
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Fredericton, N.B., Wednesday morning to make a seniors policy announcement.
At a lawn bowling club, Trudeau said the Liberals would increase the amount of money seniors get once they reach a certain age.
“A re-elected Liberal government would increase Old Age Security by an extra 10 per cent once folks turn 75,” stated Trudeau.
He said this would mean an extra $729 increase next year, plus inflation, and it would continue to go up because of that.
Trudeau also addressed the issue of losing a partner by saying more money would go to widows and widowers.
“A new Liberal government will also work with provinces and territories to boost the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan survivors benefits by 25 per cent for a surviving spouse. This would mean an increase of maximum benefits of more than $2,000 per year,” said Trudeau.
