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From: EDSC.MIN.FEDS-FCSD.MIN.ESDC@
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:51:58 +0000
Subject: Additional Information
To: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Dear Mr. Amos :
On behalf of the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families,
Children and Social Development, I acknowledge receipt of your email
of June 9, 2022, about your Old Age Security pension.
In order to better assist you, please provide your complete mailing
address and telephone number by replying to this email.
I look forward to your response. Thank you for writing.
N. Côté
Correspondence Analyst / Ministerial and Executive Correspondence
Employment and Social Development Canada / Government of Canada
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From: "Bergen, Candice - M.P." <candice.bergen@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 18:11:31 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: Attn Minister Karina.Gould I just called
about my missing Old Age Pension records and nobody cared Correct??
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
On behalf of the Hon. Candice Bergen, thank you for contacting the
Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition.
Ms. Bergen greatly values feedback and input from Canadians. We read
and review every incoming e-mail. Please note that this account
receives a high volume of e-mails. We reply to e-mails as quickly as
possible.
If you are a constituent of Ms. Bergen’s in Portage-Lisgar with an
urgent matter please provide complete contact information. Not
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Once again, thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition
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Au nom de l’hon. Candice Bergen, nous vous remercions de communiquer
avec le Bureau de la cheffe de l’Opposition officielle.
Mme Bergen accorde une grande importance aux commentaires des
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From: "Stewart, Jake - M.P." <jake.stewart@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 19:28:49 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Ernie Steeves Why is it that I am not
surprised that nobody will discuss my Old Age Pension and Health Care
records???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Hello,
Thank you for your correspondence. This is to acknowledge that our
office has received your email and we are working on your request.
If you are a constituent and require immediate assistance, please call
our office at 506-778-8448 and a member of our staff will be happy to
assist you.
Thank you and have a great day,
Office of MP Jake Stewart
Shadow Minister for National Revenue
Miramichi-Grand Lake
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Bonjour,
Merci pour votre message. Ceci est pour vous aviser que nous avons
reçu votre courriel et que nous travaillons sur votre demande.
Si vous êtes un électeur de notre circonscription et que vous avez
besoin d'assistance immédiate, s'il-vous-plaît veuillez téléphoner
notre bureau au 506-778-8448 et un membre de notre équipe se fera
plaisir de vous servir.
Merci et bonne journée,
Jake Stewart, député
Ministre fantôme du Revenu National
Miramichi-Grand Lake
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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 16:28:42 -0300
Subject: Hey Ernie Steeves Why is it that I am not surprised that
nobody will discuss my Old Age Pension and Health Care records???
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https://legnb.ca/en/members/
Hon. Ernie Steeves
- Minister of Finance and Treasury Board
Ernie Steeves was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on February 12th, 1961. His family moved to the Moncton area in 1965 where he has lived most of his life and is now raising his son Aidan.
Minister Steeves was first elected in September 2014 as the Progressive Conservative MLA representing Moncton Northwest. He served as critic for Social Development, Seniors and Long Term Care. He was also a Member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Estimates and Fiscal Policy and the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Since 2018 Minister Steeves has served as the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board. He has also served as Minister responsible for NB Liquor, Cannabis NB, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Financial and Consumer Services Commission, and the government of New Brunswick’s Human Resources.
Minister Steeves was a 32 year veteran of radio broadcasting and business owner in Moncton.
He is very community minded and has served in a variety of roles, including honorary chair for the Ride for Dad for prostate cancer. He has volunteered at the Karing Kitchen, Moncton Headstart, the Friends of the Moncton Hospital, and, as a cancer survivor, the Canadian Cancer Society. He sat on the Board of Directors for the Greater Moncton Football Association and the Board of Directors for Football New Brunswick.
Constituency Office
| Mainline Phone | (506) 383-2164 |
| General Email | Ernie.Steeves@gnb.ca |
| Address |
1966 Mountain Road Moncton E1G 1A9 |
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/inflation-relief-program-announcement-1.6472909
New inflation relief program targets 'most vulnerable' in New Brunswick
Money will go to people already receiving low-income or housing benefits
The Emergency Fuel and Food Benefit will see low-income individuals receive $225 and low-income families, including seniors, receive $450.
More than 75,000 people are eligible, and the money will go to people already receiving low-income or housing benefits from the Department of Social Development, the province said in a news release.
"We wanted to get it to a targeted group, a group we could roll it out quickly to, and they could feel the benefit right now, over this time period," Premier Blaine Higgs told reporters.
Premier Blaine Higgs said the program will be targeted 'to the most vulnerable people.' (Ed Hunter/CBC)
The total cost of the program will be $20 million, and the money will go out this month, the premier said.
The release doesn't say when the money will be distributed, but Higgs said Tuesday that the program would get money out "quickly," sometime this month.
That represents a reversal for Higgs.
Earlier this spring, he suggested that he'd have to wait until the third quarter of the fiscal year to see sales tax revenues and decide if a rebate or some other form of relief was affordable, or if people were cutting back enough on gas to deprive the province of a tax windfall.
But Wednesday, the premier said it appears gas consumption is remaining steady, "and that gave us some confidence that we'd have some money that we could put into the system."
Opposition says not enough
The benefit was immediately denounced as not enough to address the high cost of living, particularly for New Brunswickers not on social assistance but who are still struggling because of soaring costs.
"They're still at a threshold where it's very difficult," said Opposition Liberal Leader Roger Melanson, who repeated his call for a cut to the provincial gas tax.
Green Party Leader David Coon questioned why the Higgs government keeps implementing one-off, short-term assistance programs like the cap on rent increases, which applies for this year only.
"What is it with this one-time-only government?" he said.
The Greens have proposed a higher harmonized sales tax rebate for people who earn minimum wage or who are considered the working poor. They also wants Higgs to move up a minimum wage increase scheduled for this fall.
Janelle LeBlanc, the provincial co-ordinator for the Common Front for Social Justice, said the government must implement longer-term solutions to poverty, including a higher minimum wage, higher social assistance benefits and free public transit.
"The measures announced today are important and necessary for existing clients of Social Development. However, it does exclude many people living in poverty, and low-income workers. We would have liked to see more permanent solutions."
Province to reconsider in fall
Higgs said that while the program is a one-time payment, his government would look at more assistance if high inflation persists into the fall.
He also wouldn't rule out broadening the program beyond social assistance recipients if that becomes necessary.
"I don't rule out some sort of program in that case," he said.
But he added that the province itself is facing $100 million in higher costs because of inflation, and N.B. Power could take a similar hit.
Higgs said that means it's too early to say if the province will be able to run a budget surplus as projected this year.
"We didn't plan on this when we put a budget together," he said. "Our goal is not to amass a surplus. Our goal is ensure that if we can put money into the pockets of people who need it in these times of uncertainty, we can do it sustainably and prudently."
The government is also giving food banks in the province an additional $1 million on top of an earlier $1 million grant this spring.
The government is facing two byelections in the Miramichi area on June 20.
Last week, a new poll by Narrative Research said 52 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with the government's performance compared to 40 per cent who were satisfied.
The current maximum price per litre of regular gasoline is $2.08 in New Brunswick, up from $1.44 at the start of the year.
The province's news release points out that it has raised social assistance rates and the minimum wage, has cut income taxes, has rent-cap legislation before the legislature and is lowering child care costs effective this month as part of a federal-provincial agreement.
The release does not mention people on disability benefits being eligible for the program.
"I would say so," Higgs told reporters when asked if they were included, though he later said that "it would be my intent that would apply as well."
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https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/promo/seniors.html
2022 New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit
To assist low-income seniors in New Brunswick, the government offers an annual benefit to qualifying applicants. Applications for the 2022 Low-income Seniors' Benefit will be available on April 1.
IMPORTANT: As a result of COVID-19, and to support physical distancing measures, eligible New Brunswickers are strongly encouraged to apply online, or print the application, complete it and mail it to Finance and Treasury Board, Revenue Administration Division, PO Box 1900, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5G4.
APPLICATION FORM
Application forms are also available at Service New Brunswick centres.
The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the $400 benefit, a person must have been a resident of New Brunswick on Dec. 31, 2021, and have received one of the following federal benefits under the Old Age Security Act:
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (65 years or older)
- Allowance for Survivor Program (between 60 and 64 years old)
- Allowance Program (between 60 and 64 years old)
Please note: Persons in receipt of a Federal allowance who are under the age of 60 do not qualify for this benefit.
Where both spouses receive the GIS and reside in the same household, only one $400.00 benefit will be granted. However, where spouses live separately (for example, one residing in a nursing home), both will be eligible for the benefit.
INQUIRIES
More information about the program, and on how to apply, is available from Finance and Treasury Board, Revenue Administration Division, at 1-800-669-7070.
INQUIRIES RELATING TO FEDERAL BENEFITS
If you do not currently receive the GIS or one of the other federal benefits and would like more information, please contact the federal Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada at:
1-800-277-9914 for service in English, or 1-800-277-9915 for service in French.
Application/Declaration for
Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit
2022
Application deadline date: December 31, 2022
The personal information on this form is being collected under the authority of the New Brunswick Income Tax Act and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility under the Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit, and for necessary administration of this Program. If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of this information, please contact the Manager Tax Accounting, Finance and Treasury Board, P. O. Box 1900, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G4. Phone: 1-800-669-7070 or e‐mail wwwfin@gnb.ca.
Income Tax Return Preparation - Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who have a modest income and a simple tax situation. To determine whether you are eligible and to view a tax preparation clinic in your area, please go to the following website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/nd-eng.html
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1-800-669-7070
Province's top doctor returns 'recharged,' addresses rumours
Dr. Jennifer Russell says she was on vacation and in a car accident that required physiotherapy
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, hasn't left her position over stress of managing COVID-19 in the province. She says she's back on the job after a much-needed vacation.
"The pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. … And definitely our team has worked really hard throughout the pandemic," she said in an interview Tuesday.
"So after two very busy years, when the province lifted its restrictions, I decided it was a good time for me to take some time off."
Russell acknowledged there are "lots of rumours about what led to that decision and what exactly [she] was doing while [she] was off."
"Basically I did need a vacation, there's no question," she said.
It was good to "disconnect and decompress."
But then she was in a car accident. She hit a deer and totalled her car.
"I'm still in physio, but I'm doing much better," she said.
"It's been good to have that time to be able to look after my health, for sure."
Sold house
It's true Russell sold her house in Fredericton while she was off, but she says she simply decided to "downsize a bit early."
"My oldest has already gone off to university and my youngest is about to. So it was a good time with the market being what it was for me to do that."
She did not work on the new album released last Friday by the blues/funk band for which she plays the saxophone, The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire, she said.
"No, I leave that to the real professionals who do it for a living."
Asked about the criticisms of her decision to step away from her post as she did, Russell maintains it was the right move.
"I definitely feel like my job to look after people in New Brunswick was so important that I did need to step away so I could look after myself, so I can look after other people."
She is doing "very, very well" now, she said.
"I feel definitely recharged. I hit the reset button and re-energized and back at the helm."
Russell thanked acting deputy chief medical officer of health Dr. Yves Léger and the rest of the Public Health team for their hard work and dedication to New Brunswickers.
"I definitely felt very comfortable leaving the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health in such good hands."
Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said it's good to have Russell back.
"Well, sure. I mean, you know, we're a team and we all work together," she said.
"I've always maintained that Dr. Russell is our chief medical officer of health, but she works with the team and when she's not available, she has a team who backs her up."
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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 15:11:19 -0300
Subject: Attn Minister Karina.Gould I just called about my missing Old
Age Pension records and nobody cared Correct??
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Thursday, 9 June 2022
Attn Minister Karina Gould I just called about my missing Old Age
Pension records and nobody cared Correct??
https://pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-
Dear Minister Gould:
Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
From the beginning of this pandemic, Canadians have faced a once-in-a-century challenge. And through it all, from coast to coast to coast, people have met the moment. When it mattered most, Canadians adapted, helped one another, and stayed true to our values of compassion, courage and determination. That is what has defined our path through this pandemic so far. And that is what will pave our way forward.
During a difficult time, Canadians made a democratic choice. They entrusted us to finish the fight against COVID-19 and support the recovery of a strong middle class. At the same time, they also gave us clear direction: to take bold, concrete action to build a healthier, more resilient future. That is what Canadians have asked us to do and it is exactly what our Government is ready to deliver. We will work to build that brighter future through continued collaboration, engagement, and the use of science and evidence-based decision-making. With an unwavering focus on delivering results, we will work constructively with Parliamentarians and maintain our strong partnerships with provincial, territorial and municipal governments and Indigenous partners. This decade has had an incredibly difficult start, but this is the moment to rebuild a more resilient, inclusive and stronger country for everyone.
The science is clear. Canadians have been clear. We must not only continue taking real climate action, we must also move faster and go further. As Canadians are increasingly experiencing across the country, climate change is an existential threat. Building a cleaner, greener future will require a sustained and collaborative effort from all of us. As Minister, I expect you to seek opportunities within your portfolio to support our whole-of-government effort to reduce emissions, create clean jobs and address the climate-related challenges communities are already facing.
This year, Canadians were horrified by the discovery of unmarked graves and burial sites near former residential schools. These discoveries underscore that we must move faster on the path of reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We know that reconciliation cannot come without truth and our Government will continue to invest in that truth. As Ministers, each of us has a duty to further this work, both collectively and as individuals. Consequently, I am directing every Minister to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance their rights.
We must continue to address the profound systemic inequities and disparities that remain present in the core fabric of our society, including our core institutions. To this effect, it is essential that Canadians in every region of the country see themselves reflected in our Government’s priorities and our work. As Minister, I expect you to include and collaborate with various communities, and actively seek out and incorporate in your work, the diverse views of Canadians. This includes women, Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized Canadians, newcomers, faith-based communities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 Canadians, and, in both official languages.
Across our work, we remain committed to ensuring that public policies are informed and developed through an intersectional lens, including applying frameworks such as Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and the quality of life indicators in decision-making.
Canadians continue to rely on journalists and journalism for accurate and timely news. I expect you to maintain professional and respectful relationships with journalists to ensure that Canadians are well informed and have the information they need to keep themselves and their families safe.
Throughout the course of the pandemic, Canadians and their governments have adapted to new realities. Governments must draw on lessons learned from the pandemic to further adapt and develop more agile and effective ways to serve Canadians. To this end, I expect all Ministers to evaluate ways we can update our practices to ensure our Government continues to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The success of this Parliament will require Parliamentarians, both in the House of Commons and the Senate, to work together across all parties to get big things done for Canadians. I expect you to maintain constructive relationships with your Opposition Critics and coordinate any legislation with the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. As Minister, you are accountable to Parliament both individually, for your style of leadership and the performance of your responsibilities, and collectively, in support of our Ministry and decisions taken by Cabinet. Open and Accountable Government sets out these core principles and the standards of conduct expected of you and your office. I expect you to familiarize yourself with this document, which outlines my expectations for each member of the Ministry.
Our platform lays out an ambitious agenda. While finishing the fight against the pandemic must remain our central focus, we must continue building a strong middle class and work toward a better future where everyone has a real and fair chance at success and no one is left behind.
As Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, your immediate priority is to build a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system that reduces parent fees, creates more high-quality spaces, recruits and retains skilled educators, and ensures all kids get off to the best possible start. At the same time, you will work with Indigenous partners to implement a culturally appropriate Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care system. You will also focus on implementing the Community Services Recovery Fund to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize as well as ensure Service Canada provides reliable and accessible services to Canadians, regardless of where they live.
To realize these objectives, I ask that you achieve results for Canadians by delivering the following commitments.
- Supported by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth,
continue advancing the creation and sustainability of a Canada-wide
Early Learning and Child Care system, including:
- Concluding negotiations with remaining provinces and territories and implementing agreements:
- Reducing fees for regulated child care by 50 per cent on average by the end of 2022 everywhere outside of Quebec,
- Reducing regulated child care fees to $10 a day on average by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026 everywhere outside of Quebec, and
- Building 250,000 new high-quality child care spaces and hiring 40,000 more early childhood educators by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026;
- Introducing federal child care legislation to strengthen and protect a high-quality Canada-wide child care system;
- Establishing a National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care;
- Continuing to advance work with provinces and territories to reduce fees for families for before and after school care; and
- Ensuring the Federal Secretariat on Early Learning and Child Care is fully resourced and operational by early 2023.
- Concluding negotiations with remaining provinces and territories and implementing agreements:
- Work with Indigenous partners to ensure that Indigenous children have access to a culturally appropriate Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care system that meets the needs of Indigenous families wherever they live, including ensuring more Indigenous families have access to high-quality programming, creating 3,300 new child care spaces, and continuing to support before and after school care for First Nations children on reserve.
- Advance the implementation of the Community Services Recovery Fund to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize as they recover from the pandemic.
- Continue advancing the Social Innovation and Social Finance strategy, including fully implementing the Social Finance Fund and launching the Social Innovation Advisory Council.
- Through the delivery of Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and other measures, continue leading implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations.
- Work with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and stakeholders to develop a National School Food Policy and to work toward a national school nutritious meal program.
- Work with the Minister of Seniors to provide seniors with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.
- As the Minister responsible for Service Canada, lead the development and implementation of modern, resilient, secure and reliable services and benefit delivery systems for Canadians and ensure those services and benefits reach all Canadians regardless of where they live.
- Work with the Minister of National Revenue toward the implementation of a real-time e-payroll system, and ensure that businesses of all sizes benefit from this work.
- Enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Black-led and Black-serving organizations through the continued implementation of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. You will be supported in this work by the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Work with the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth to ensure the voices and needs of children are represented in our Government’s agenda, as we work to make Canada the best place to grow up.
- Work with the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to ensure mental health supports are accessible to children and youth as they recover from the impact of the pandemic.
As Minister, you are also responsible for actively engaging with your Cabinet and Caucus colleagues. As we deliver on our platform commitments, it will be important that members of the Ministry continue to collaborate and work constructively to support rigorous and productive Cabinet decision-making. I expect you to support your colleagues in delivering their commitments, leveraging the expertise of your department and your own lived experiences.
To best achieve results for Canadians, Ministers must be rigorous and coordinated in our approach to implementation. I would therefore ask that you return to me with a proposed approach for the delivery of your mandate commitments, including priorities for early implementation. Furthermore, to ensure we are accountable for our work, I will be asking you to publicly report to me, and all Canadians, on your progress toward these commitments on a regular basis.
As we have been reminded throughout the pandemic, adapting to change is not only something government should do, it is something government must do. As you work to fulfil our commitments, I expect you to actively consider new ideas and issues as they emerge, whether through public engagement, your work with Parliamentarians or advice from the public service. I also expect you to work with your Deputy Minister to assess priorities on a continual basis as we build a better future for all Canadians. In addition to achieving results, you are responsible for overseeing the work of your department and ensuring the effective operation of your portfolio.
As you staff your office and implement outreach and recruitment strategies for federally appointed leadership positions and boards, I ask that you uphold the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. This helps ensure that federal workplaces are dynamic and reflective of the Canadians we serve. You will also ensure your Minister’s office and portfolio are reflective of our commitment to healthy and safe workplaces.
Canadians expect us to work hard, speak truthfully and be committed to advancing their interests and aspirations. When we make mistakes – as we all will – Canadians expect us to acknowledge them, and most importantly, to learn from them.
I know I can count on you to fulfill the important responsibilities entrusted in you, and to turn to me, and the Deputy Prime Minister, early and often to support you in your role as Minister.
Sincerely,
Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
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